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Flaky Scab On The Top Of Head, Not Itchy, Has Been Constant Since Weeks. What Could It Be?
i have this one small spot on the top of my head its sort of a flakey scab, is how I would describe it. it doesn t itch , or hurt but I know its there, I don t bother it but it has gone away and its been about three weeks. I remember having this once when I was a young teen but I don t remember when it went away or how, and I know that I kept scratching it away then but it still remained forever I felt.
Tue, 6 Nov 2012
Dear Concerned.,
Thanks for writing to us.
Flaking scabs on scalp could be due to seborrhoeic dermatitis / simply called Dandruff.
It can get infected with fungus also . Anti fungal Shampoos such as Nisoral can be very helpful.
If you have already treated Dandruff and it is long standing kindly consult a Dermatologist.
There is a remote possibility of Psoariasis which initially may present as intractable case of Dandruff.
Get well soon.
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.
Thanks for writing to us.
Flaking scabs on scalp could be due to seborrhoeic dermatitis / simply called Dandruff.
It can get infected with fungus also . Anti fungal Shampoos such as Nisoral can be very helpful.
If you have already treated Dandruff and it is long standing kindly consult a Dermatologist.
There is a remote possibility of Psoariasis which initially may present as intractable case of Dandruff.
Get well soon.
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.
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