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Thick Layer Of Skin Under Hair On Scalp. Having Bald Patches On Head. What To Do?

Hi I have recently noticed I have a thick layer of skin under my hair on my scalp it's not too noticeable but now it hot worse wen I stand in the sun my hair flakes off white dandruff I mean a lot!!
Also now I'm noticing in balding with circle spots everywhere on my head !!!
Wat is this wat do I do ???plz I need help
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi

You seem to have two problems.
One is that of excessive dandruff.
Second problem is that of alopecia .
Now for the dandruff, you should use an anti dandruff shampoo continuously. Use it atleast twice a week. Avoid hair oil as far as possible. Sometimes even courses of oral antifungals are required in severe cases.
The second problem is that of alopecia areata. Now even this is a totally treatable skin condition in which steroids have to be given.
These can be given as creams, as injections or orally.
I would recommend that you should see a nearby dermatologist for the same and start treatment as soon as possible.

Dr Geetika Paul
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Thick Layer Of Skin Under Hair On Scalp. Having Bald Patches On Head. What To Do?

Hi You seem to have two problems. One is that of excessive dandruff. Second problem is that of alopecia . Now for the dandruff, you should use an anti dandruff shampoo continuously. Use it atleast twice a week. Avoid hair oil as far as possible. Sometimes even courses of oral antifungals are required in severe cases. The second problem is that of alopecia areata. Now even this is a totally treatable skin condition in which steroids have to be given. These can be given as creams, as injections or orally. I would recommend that you should see a nearby dermatologist for the same and start treatment as soon as possible. Dr Geetika Paul