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How To Treat Itchy Flakes In The Scalp?

Hello Sir, I have flakes like things on my skull. It is like dirty white in color and it cause itching always. But when i take bath it disppears. again next day the same problem arise. I am having this problem for the past 1 year. No improvement in taking english medicine and ayurvedam so far. This really reduce my confident level and worry me. Could anyone help me what i should do now? I am looking for permanent solution.
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hi,

According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso.

Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin.

It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin.
In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold.

Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
MD ( Dermatology)
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How To Treat Itchy Flakes In The Scalp?

Hi, According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.. ie dandruff over scalp .  Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as seborrheic eczema )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold. Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid . Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul MD ( Dermatology)