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There are roughly 5 redish brown circles on my scalp that aren't raised, don't itch, and don't hurt. no hereditary psoriasis. what could it be?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Rash on scalp: On those patches have you lost hair? Several things can cause that--- including allergen in the shampoo or hair gel, tinea capitis ( a kind of fungal infection of scalp) and of course psoriasis. See a dermatologist.

Answered 6/1/2014

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