Flaking of the skin from the scalp. The white flakes can fall off from the skin and cause social embarassment. The conditon can be managed with personal care.

White flakes, itchy scalp and red patches on the skin are the commonly noted symptoms.

Dry skin, dirty scalp, yeast-like fungus and seborrheic dermatitis may lead to this condition.

The condition is self diagnosable by physical examination.

→ Common treatment options

→ How is this diagnosed?

• Can usually be self-diagnosed
• Often requires lab test or imaging
• Can last several days or weeks
• More common in males

Antibacterial shampoos: Used if the condition is due to bacterial infection.

Zinc pyrithione

Medicated shampoos: These are used to avoid scaling of the scalp’s skin.

Selenium sulfide . Salicylic acid

Antifungal shampoos: Used if the condition is due to fungal infection.

Ketoconazole

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