Question 1

i have dry scaly patches on my scalp. head&shoulders doesn't work. my beautician said its psoriasis of the scalp. what should i use?

Accepted Answer

See below: See your dermatologist.  You may need prescription for topical corticosteriods to treat this.

Question 2

for a week now i have been having hives come up all over my body that itch and then turn to scabs or dry scaly patches?

Accepted Answer

Hives: A 23 year old female with itchy hives that turn to scabs or scaly dry patches for one week. Hives can be caused by multiple different things - sometimes infection, food, medication, insect stings, environmental allergens, etc. If hives last a long time, often no found cause. Take an oral antihistamine and visit your health care provider for further evaluation.

Question 3

i have some dry scaly patches on my calves that drain constantly. they itch excessively at night & its hard to not scratch them. there are times they dont drain, but they drain mostly at night & its a yellowish drainage. ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor, preferably a dermatologist. ff you are overweight, it would help to lose weight. 
Wish you good health!

Question 4

my baby, 15m, had a diaper rash for 2months. red patchs, dry and rough skin, itchiness, it's expanding. used candid cream, coconut oil, and no diapers. looks like dermatitis with dead skin buildup and scaly patches. please suggest some ointment.

Accepted Answer

Work up: Please avoid coconut oil on the skin. An inbox consultation with Healthtap may be useful to you and your pediatrician.  The rash may result in a secondary infection. Watch for signs of drainage, swelling and redness. The Candida yeast infection is usually treatable topically. A culture may be sent to confirm the diagnosis. Use a diaper cream with zinc to promote healing. Consider immune testing.

Question 5

have a dry scaly patch on my for head at my hair line, it doesnt itch, im not sure where it came from. can someone help me please?

Accepted Answer

: Take a picture and google skin paths on forehead and look at images that look like yours. If you have not been a sun screen user also look at scalp cancers. But best to let a Dr look at it. A picture or look is worth.....

Question 6

what is a dry scaly patch of skin on the testicles?

Accepted Answer

Dry skin: The scrotal skin is very thin. Contact dermatitis is most common. Other conditions may present, such as psoriasis. If discoloration is present, seek an md. Cancer must be ruled out.

Question 7

i have a patch of dry, scaly skin on my finger that does not itch. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: It coukd be a patch of eczema which is dry skin. Severity can vary. Hydrocortisone can help . However skin on finger is thicker and may require prescription cream if it is chronic.

Question 8

the skin on my glans is dry and scaly and there are small bumps on it. it is a little itchy sometime too.

Accepted Answer

Glans dry and scaly: You may have an infection.  Please see your doctor.  Peace and good health.  This may also be the result of clothing or personal care products.  Your doc will let you know.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

found bright red/pink fleshy patch on right breast. thought was ringworm, but no dry scaly skin. rubbed;bled little bit. doesn't itch. what is this?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Without examining this it is impossible to say what it is, but anything that bleeds on your breast should be examined and diagnosed as quickly as possible. Good luck.

Question 10

should i try to remove the scaly patches of skin myself?

Accepted Answer

No: They will grow back. You need to treat the inflammation underneath initially with external medications such as tazorac, (tazarotene) taclonex, luxiq, dovonex to control problem. Picking can make it worse and will cause bleeding.

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A member asked:

I have dry scaly patches on my scalp. head&shoulders doesn't work. my beautician said its psoriasis of the scalp. what should i use?

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For a week now i have been having hives come up all over my body that itch and then turn to scabs or dry scaly patches?

A member asked:

I have some dry scaly patches on my calves that drain constantly. they itch excessively at night & its hard to not scratch them. there are times they dont drain, but they drain mostly at night & its a yellowish drainage. ?

A member asked:

My baby, 15m, had a diaper rash for 2months. red patchs, dry and rough skin, itchiness, it's expanding. used candid cream, coconut oil, and no diapers. looks like dermatitis with dead skin buildup and scaly patches. please suggest some ointment.

A member asked:

Have a dry scaly patch on my for head at my hair line, it doesnt itch, im not sure where it came from. can someone help me please?

A member asked:

What is a dry scaly patch of skin on the testicles?

A member asked:

I have a patch of dry, scaly skin on my finger that does not itch. what can it be?

A member asked:

The skin on my glans is dry and scaly and there are small bumps on it. it is a little itchy sometime too.

A member asked:

Found bright red/pink fleshy patch on right breast. thought was ringworm, but no dry scaly skin. rubbed;bled little bit. doesn't itch. what is this?

A member asked:

Should i try to remove the scaly patches of skin myself?

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