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If i have an itchy scalp, hair loss and hard clumps of skin on the crown of my scalp, does this mean i have seborrhea-excess sebum and/or psoriasis?
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Probably: Hard to say without seeing. Should see a dermatologist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment
Answered 3/24/2014
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Many things: Psoriasis, seborrhea, lupis, fungal infection are possible. This need a dermatologist.
Answered 11/5/2018
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