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Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015
Question: I have redness on my scalp that has been there for two months. It is not a rash. I noticed it after a had a patch of dandruff that I scraped off. Could this be a form of shingles??
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
hello
Probably your developed psoriasis.
Your symptoms are suggestive of that.
Scalp psoriasis presents in the form of reddish patches covered with white scales.
can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me giving you close your diagnosis and a better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
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Suggest Remedy For Scalp Redness

Brief Answer: Photograph required Detailed Answer: hello Probably your developed psoriasis. Your symptoms are suggestive of that. Scalp psoriasis presents in the form of reddish patches covered with white scales. can you please upload a photograph of the involved area. This will help me giving you close your diagnosis and a better way of management. Waiting for your response. Thank you