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Having Strong White Patches On Scalp. No Other Skin Problem. Is It Scalp Psoriasis?
i had very strong white patches on my scalp which build in sometime and i donthave any skin problems else where on my body. If i make my hair to zero level i dont find any white patch or dead skin. some doctors said scalp psoriasis but all my other parts of body are very health not even a single spot or something. can u explain is it scalp psoriasis or some other
Tue, 10 Jul 2012
HI....dear nagapradeep.,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
White patches on the scalp due to persistent ..,
lesions like PSORIASIS, Fungal or Dye reaction..,
Treatment is according to cause..,
Scalp Psoriasis...having persistent itching and Silvery..,
scales on scalp while scratching....
Tar added shampoos are very useful...,
Betamethasone and salicylic acid cream..,
Tab Mext one sheet contains Methotrexate will give good result..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
White patches on the scalp due to persistent ..,
lesions like PSORIASIS, Fungal or Dye reaction..,
Treatment is according to cause..,
Scalp Psoriasis...having persistent itching and Silvery..,
scales on scalp while scratching....
Tar added shampoos are very useful...,
Betamethasone and salicylic acid cream..,
Tab Mext one sheet contains Methotrexate will give good result..,
thanQ
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