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I have a small red patch with scales on the crown of my head what could it be

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Scales on crown: could be eczema, psoriasis, demodex, or a variant of pityriasis: see dermatologist for evaluation. Diluted tea tree oil may help if due to demodex.

Answered 11/23/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small red patch with scales on the crown of my head what could it be

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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