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The sides and crown of my scalp is peeling/shedding skin. my scalp is sensitive and reacts to medicated shampoos. how can i treat the shedding skin?

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Dr. Lawrence Parish answered

Scaly Scalp: You may have either seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis. the scalp is likely sore from scratching. Suggest using a shampoo with tar, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, or ketoconazole.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

The sides and crown of my scalp is peeling/shedding skin. my scalp is sensitive and reacts to medicated shampoos. how can i treat the shedding skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lawrence Parish answered

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

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