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I'm sebbhoeric dermatitis.i use nizoral (ketoconazole). but i have some hair loss (not bald patches ) could it be ringworm ? differentiate ringworm and sebb derm ?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Ringworm on the scalp would present with swelling in the area (often boggy), areas of broken hairs at the base looking like black dots and redness. If you have this, you need treatment for the ringworm.

Answered 7/18/2013

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A member asked:

I'm sebbhoeric dermatitis.i use nizoral (ketoconazole). but i have some hair loss (not bald patches ) could it be ringworm ? differentiate ringworm and sebb derm ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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