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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin Behind Ear And Scalp
Hi Doctor: I first noticed very dry skin behind my ear on my scalp and then later it appeared to be in other parts of my scalp. I didn't think anything of it until I was told that my grandchildren had head lice and I thought that's what I had after talking to my stepson's girlfriend who was the person who had the job of trying to get rid of the head lice from my granddaughter, it didn't sound like the same thing. What I am getting from my scalp are white circular dandruff like pieces with a black dot in the middle. Also, last night I noticed that were also in the small crevice in the upper part of my ear. Do you happen to know if it's head lice or something else? I would really appreciate your help as my scalp is very sore and there are some red spots where I have been trying to get these things off my scalp that are around my crown area also.
My email address is YYYY@YYYY If this is going to cost money, I guess I won't expect an answer.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain dry scalp behind the ear along with a areas of white circular dandruff can be due to fungal infection causing Seborrheic Dermatitis, scalp eczema while can also be due to Scalp Psoriasis..
I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly..
-You can be advised to wash the scalp with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coaltar, zinc, selenium, sulfides.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin Behind Ear And Scalp
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain dry scalp behind the ear along with a areas of white circular dandruff can be due to fungal infection causing Seborrheic Dermatitis, scalp eczema while can also be due to Scalp Psoriasis.. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly.. -You can be advised to wash the scalp with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coaltar, zinc, selenium, sulfides. -Keratolytic agents that can help in removing the flakes like Salicylic acid can be advised.. -You can also be advised to massage the scalp with Steroid lotion. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.