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How To Treat A Scalp Rash?
Question: my husband is having a rash on his head which seems to be growing... can some dermatologist help me ASAP
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images and provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Also let me know if he has any symptoms?like itching? pain? and what is the duration of the rash?
Regards
Kindly upload images and provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.
Also let me know if he has any symptoms?like itching? pain? and what is the duration of the rash?
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
the pic of the rash
Brief Answer:
Scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the image. I can see erythematous, scaly patches on the back of scalp. I will keep a possibility of either seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis.
I suggest him to use a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo( e.g Protar lotion). Lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for 7-10minutes before rinsing it off.. Use it daily or on alternative days.
In addition to this I suggest him to use a topical steroid lotion and salicylic acid based lotion e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05 %and salicylic acid based lotion, twice daily ( e.g Topisal 6% lotion).
These are prescription medications and I advice you to talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Regards
Scalp psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
I have viewed the image. I can see erythematous, scaly patches on the back of scalp. I will keep a possibility of either seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis.
I suggest him to use a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo( e.g Protar lotion). Lather it well on to wet scalp and allow it to act for 7-10minutes before rinsing it off.. Use it daily or on alternative days.
In addition to this I suggest him to use a topical steroid lotion and salicylic acid based lotion e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05 %and salicylic acid based lotion, twice daily ( e.g Topisal 6% lotion).
These are prescription medications and I advice you to talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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