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I have dry spots on my scalp when i pick them off. there is pink. skin underneath what could it be?
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Not too unusual: It's not entirely unusual for the scalp to have spots that build up with dead flakey skin. Have your primary care doctor take a look. There is likely a shampoo or other topical treatment that will help.
Answered 2/4/2017
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