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A 22-year-old male asked:

What could i have other than ringworm? i have itchiness on the same places on my scalp and hair is being lost there and i've been on griseofulvin

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Dr. Cheryl Levin
Dr. Cheryl Levinanswered
Dermatology 18 years experience
Various: It may be ringworm that is just not sensitive to the Griseofulvin treatment, or it may be a thick dandruff of the skin, psoriasis, or other conditions.
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