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Flaking Of Scalp And Redness, Have Rash On Arms, Chest And Back Of Leg. Tried Various Medicines. Anything That Works Better ?
I have flaking of the scalp and redness, I have also developed a rash on my arms, chest and back of my leg, I have been to the doctor used over the counter and prescription shampoos and cream to no avail. It seems to be getting wose than better. I have been having this issue since Novermber 2012. Is there a pill that works better. I must also mention this prescriptions and over the counter products have burned my scalp.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
HI, ....
you seem to have seborrheic dermatitis which typically affects areas of the skin where sebaceous glands appear in high frequency and are most active. common sites of involvement are , scalp, the scalp margin , eyebrows, eyelashes, mustache and beard, forehead, the nasolabial folds , the postauricular creases, the chest and in the body folds, including the axillae, navel,groin, inframammary and anogenital areas.
treatment includes anti fungal shampoo, or tar based if adherant scales, overnight olive oil to soften the scales.topical steriod lotion or ointment for scalp
for the body areas antifungal shampoo, ketoconazole cream, steroid cream
In severe cases oral isotretinoin can be used.
Refer a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment
hope this helps you
you seem to have seborrheic dermatitis which typically affects areas of the skin where sebaceous glands appear in high frequency and are most active. common sites of involvement are , scalp, the scalp margin , eyebrows, eyelashes, mustache and beard, forehead, the nasolabial folds , the postauricular creases, the chest and in the body folds, including the axillae, navel,groin, inframammary and anogenital areas.
treatment includes anti fungal shampoo, or tar based if adherant scales, overnight olive oil to soften the scales.topical steriod lotion or ointment for scalp
for the body areas antifungal shampoo, ketoconazole cream, steroid cream
In severe cases oral isotretinoin can be used.
Refer a dermatologist for exact diagnosis and treatment
hope this helps you
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