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Itchy bumps at back of neck near hairline losing hair what could this be? could it be sebhorreic dermatitis?

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Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Eczema or contact: This can be either eczema or contact dermatitis. Do you color your hair? See a dermatologist or allergist. You may need to have a patch test to rule out contact allergies. Any itchy rashes any where else can indicate eczema.

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2018

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A member asked:

Itchy bumps at back of neck near hairline losing hair what could this be? could it be sebhorreic dermatitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nayla Mumneh answered

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

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