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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scalp And White Spots On Scalp
Dear Sir, From last 3 years i am very much obssessed with scalp itching problem which is having many white spot ,darts on scalp .This get whitish after growing this also gives pain and due to which darts or say gouts become prominent at neck back whic also pains. I tried medicines but not worked . Kindly help me out.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Itching on the scalp along with white spots could be due to dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis is actually an exaggerated form of dandruff.
Dry scalp is the cause of seborrheic dermatitis.
Fungal infection is also considered to be a cause of seborrheic dermatitis.
Treatment consists of anti-fungal ointment and shampoo.
However, before starting any treatment, you need to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment, diagnosis and thus treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Itching on the scalp along with white spots could be due to dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis is actually an exaggerated form of dandruff.
Dry scalp is the cause of seborrheic dermatitis.
Fungal infection is also considered to be a cause of seborrheic dermatitis.
Treatment consists of anti-fungal ointment and shampoo.
However, before starting any treatment, you need to consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment, diagnosis and thus treatment.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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