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What Does Yellow Patch Of Flaky Skin On Scalp Indicate?

Approx 2 sq distinctly yellow patch of flaky skin at front part of scalp. When I scrape it and it flakes off it reveals normal-colored scalp underneath. Just wondering what the cause might be?? I m 28, 5.10 , 130lbs, no allergies or illnesses that I am aware of. Nothing in my medical history.
posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Hi,

According to your complaints it seems to be a patch of seborrhoeic dermatitis.Use a shampoo containing ketoconazole twice weekly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
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What Does Yellow Patch Of Flaky Skin On Scalp Indicate?

Hi, According to your complaints it seems to be a patch of seborrhoeic dermatitis.Use a shampoo containing ketoconazole twice weekly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney