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I have extremely itchy, sore scalp for months. periodically i see red patches that disappear shortly. today i got white flakes when i itched. thoughts?
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Itchy scalp: It is possible you may have seborrhoic dermatitis or psoriasis. Check with a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis.
Answered 10/18/2015
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