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White specks on scalp or hair

White specks on scalp or hair

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White specks on scalp or hair

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

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Seborrheic dermatitis
Condition
Seborrheic dermatitis of scalp
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Head lice
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A 42-year old male asked:

I am experiencing flaking skin on scalp. The following also describes me: White specks on scalp or hair. What should I do?

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A 21-year old asked:

My cousin is experiencing rash on face and scaly lesions. He is not experiencing dry or cracking skin, skin swelling, recent walk or hike in woods, white specks on scalp or hair, rash in armpit, flaking skin on scalp, thick skin, burning sensation, or pee

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What is the etiology behind scanty hairs on scalp but hairy body?

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Suctures on my scalp, when can I wah my hair?

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Scalp pain after having hair upswept?

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Does hair dye affect the health of the human scalp?

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What is the best remedy for bad smelling hair scalp?

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What does ginseng and ginkgo biloba do for hair scalp?

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My scalp stays dry what is the best hair oil for this ?

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How to get superglue out of 6 month olds hair and scalp?

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What is good to use if you have hair bumps on your scalp that hurt?

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Good evening doctors! Is Scalp Med to regrow hair safe or not safe?

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My little boy gets swollen scalp anytime I cut his hair very low, ?

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I don't produce enough sebum from my scalp. Will my hair still grow?

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What can I do to fix an oily scalp/hair? My face is also super oily.

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Does scratching the scalp or hair on the head cause hair damage/loss?

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How can I stop scratching my scalp and twirling hair, its like a habit.?

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My hair is all twisted & sticking to my scalp. It hurts so what can I do?

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My scalp pains after washing my hairs.What could be its reason?Is it dandruff?

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Can massaging the scalp help stimulate hair growth or thickening of existing hair?

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How long should you leave psoriasis foam on your scalp before you can rinse your hair?

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Hello. Why does my scalp smell musty? Are there any hair products to solve this solution?

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Is hair naturally thinner at the crown and/or more light shines on the scalp there? And why?

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Every time after colouring the hair , there is continues itching in the scalp. Please advice?

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I am a 29 year old female and my hair is thinning so badly that i can see my scalp. Please help!

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Would i get folliculitis on my scalp if i touch my folliculitis on the back and then touch my hair?

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