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I keep getting little circles around my hair follicles that peel and then go away. i picked at one, and only top surface bled of skin. what can it be?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

See: a doctor. People with seborrheic dermatitis and extreme scalp dryness may have similar symptoms

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/15/2014

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A member asked:

I keep getting little circles around my hair follicles that peel and then go away. i picked at one, and only top surface bled of skin. what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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