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Having Dandruff, Clusters On Scalp, Severe Itching, Reddish. Is It Due To Psoriasis?

Hello Doctor..My problem is regarding dandruff . I had this right when i was a baby. Now I am 23 and still it persists. It is dry flakes sometimes found in clusters on the scalp . Its also seen behind my ears, eyebrows ( sometimes) and also places where hair is found. Sometimes the itching is severe that the dandruff affected part becomes reddish with red spots at some places. I fear this to be a sign of psoriasis . I had consulted a homeo doctor. she said my dandruff problem is due to acidity which is a result of stress .Please advise if i should take medication and what i can do to avoid dandruff and if i am susceptible to psoriasis
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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Excessive dandruff iss seborrhic dermatitis.as psoriasis will not effect eyebrows and behind the ears.use sebowash shampoo.oral antifungal agent.if not subsided yet candid-b gel over the scalp daily.if it is severe use oral isotretinion for few days
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Having Dandruff, Clusters On Scalp, Severe Itching, Reddish. Is It Due To Psoriasis?

Excessive dandruff iss seborrhic dermatitis.as psoriasis will not effect eyebrows and behind the ears.use sebowash shampoo.oral antifungal agent.if not subsided yet candid-b gel over the scalp daily.if it is severe use oral isotretinion for few days