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Scaly lesions

Scaly lesions are just that - skin conditions that appear scaly. They are dry and usually can flake off if scratched. Dandruff is a type of scaly lesion of the scalp. Eczema is another common scaly lesion. Many fungal skin infections are also scaly, but some skin cancers can also be scaly, so if uncertain have a dermatologist or your primary care doc take a look at it.
Dr. James Okamoto
Dr. James Okamotoreviewed this
Family Medicine 28 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Body locations

Skin

Is Symptom of

Tinea
Condition
Seborrheic dermatitis
Condition
Patchy hair loss (alopecia areata)
Condition
Seborrheic keratosis
Condition
Ringworm (tinea)
Condition
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