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What Is The Medication For Thick White Scab On Scalp?

Hi have had for the last couple of weeks a thick white scab on my scalp at the back u have been pickinging it off as its really itchy and its back again the next day around it and. Some parts it's very red was wondering what I was as doesn't look like dandruff and how to get rid if it
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would rather keep a possibility of scalp psoriasis which can present as itchy, red, scaly patches on the scalp.

While using a coal tar based shampoo helps in removing the scales and reducing the itch but as a dermatologist I usually also prescribe a topical potent steroid+ salicyclic acid based lotion twice daily at the affected patch for 2-4 weeks, for a more complete resolution which can then be maintained by just using a shampoo. Another option is using a calcipotriol based lotion twice daily instead of using a topical steroid based lotion

An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you symptomatically with the itching.

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What Is The Medication For Thick White Scab On Scalp?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would rather keep a possibility of scalp psoriasis which can present as itchy, red, scaly patches on the scalp. While using a coal tar based shampoo helps in removing the scales and reducing the itch but as a dermatologist I usually also prescribe a topical potent steroid+ salicyclic acid based lotion twice daily at the affected patch for 2-4 weeks, for a more complete resolution which can then be maintained by just using a shampoo. Another option is using a calcipotriol based lotion twice daily instead of using a topical steroid based lotion An OTC antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10mg once daily would help you symptomatically with the itching. regards