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A member asked:

My scalp near forehead is dry scaly non itchy. and wen i scratch it it reveals reddened skin is it scalp psoriasis i hv few lesions on my lower back?

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Maybe: Rashes are the baskin robbins of skin conditions....They come in 31 different flavors. The only way to truly know is to see a dermatologist and consider a biopsy, although they might opt for therapy before treatment to see how responsive the rash is to treatment.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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