for the past 3 years i seem to have some scales in my scalp. i thought it could be psorasis.?
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My loved one had that for about a year. It is caused by two reasons: a lot of stress, emotional distress or nervousness, \nor bad food and lack of vitamins. \n\nDO NOT scratch it off, since it will take out even more of your hair. There exists a special shampoo to cure just this condition. I don't know it's name, but I could ask my dear. Contact me if you want, I'll ask. \n\nsecond, make sure you stabilise your lifestyle, eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, have enough rest, avoid stress.. if that doesn't help, get some vitamin pills. Ask doctor which vitamins is good for hair and skin. I think D, but I'm not sure, please ask. \n\nthird, a GENTLE scalp massage with your fingertips and some scalp oil (again, ask a doc or contact me and I'll ask my dear), can help. Do not scratch or use fingertips, just massage it lightly so you speed up the blood circulation and healing.\n\nEdit: I asked, the first thing you have to massage the scalp with Cocois oil (some sort of coconut jelly)\nThen wash it out using Nizoral shampoo OR Polytar shampoo\n\nYou use the Cocois oil for about a week, then just continue using the shampoo. The oil is the thing that cleans the flakes, but it's really strong, so don't use it for longer periods of time together. \n\nHope this helps.
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polytar is good. but your diet can be a big factor in scalp problems.
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Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaling and swelling. Skin cells grow deep in the skin and slowly rise to the surface. This process is called cell turnover, and it takes about a month. With psoriasis, it can happen in just a few days because the cells rise too fast and pile up on the surface. \n\nMost psoriasis causes patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales. These patches can itch or feel sore. They are often found on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet. But they can show up other places such as fingernails, toenails, genitals, and inside the mouth.
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Well Ashley, I can tell you that I had/have something similar to that. See a doctor. Do you have any excess facial or sideburn hair!? Sometimes it can be a sign of a hormonal disorder. Talk with a doctor, there is a medicine you can take that will help with clearing things up a bit. Good luck!
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You may have dandruff for several reasons and there are many misconceptions about it...it might be a type of psorisis. Wikipedia has a better explanation than I can give you. A good dandruff shampoo (like Nizoral) should take care of it. You might switch hair products, too (don't use cheap hair gel.)
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could be a condition called rosacia see a skin doctor or your  doctor to be referred  good luck from ---BIG-EARS--
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Folliculitis (infection of the hair follicles).  Use a good cleanser (Neutrogena) and scrub behind your knees daily.
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You should go to your doctor, you could have a variety of skin conditions.
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This sounds like Tinea Versicolor. It is a fungal infection, typically on the torso, with a reputation for recurrence. Usually there are lightened or darkened spots on the skin where the fungus is - this depends on your skin tone. There are oral treatments, which are usually easier, but do have potentially significant side effects. It wouldn't hurt to try selinium sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue) daily for 2 weeks - leave on the skin for ~10 min before washing off. This is another effective, yet more difficult treatment, that does not require a visit to the physician. Regular use of the shampoo may help to prevent recurrence. I would of course recommend that you seek Dermatology advice from a physician if it continues to bother you.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dermatographia/HQ00528\n\nnot saying that you have this, but it is a possibility? see dermatologist if concerned, does not seem sinister from what i hear.....
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I don't really know a specific name for them. You should see a dermatologist cuz it could be something else. You may also be allergic to something.
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I suffer from nail, scalp, plaque psoriasis, and in March of this year I developed pustular psoriasis on top of those.  By far it is the worst kind!
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Don't try to self diagnose because it could be a number of things. Go see your regular doctor or dermatologist. Good luck and take care.
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there are a lot of reason why you are having that problem, one is probably you are using a harsh shampoo or your under stress !If ur answer is no - you better see a reputable dermatologist who can help you out. Good luck !
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Sometimes the growth of new hair can have this effect. Also, using any personal products such as certain deoderants can cause an allergic reaction (even if you have been using the same brand for years!). Your best bet is to not stress since you will be seeing the doctor soon. Only someone well qualified who has seen the condition can tell you what it is!
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It sounds like psoriasis.  Maybe check with your doctor to see if that is what it is.\nIf so, you need to treat it from the inside of your body.\nI have a product that is an adaptogen and goes to work on auto-immune deficiencies.\nLet me know if you would like more information.
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Yes - my roommate has it.  She uses Neutrogena TGel shampoo.  It helps but she has to use it a few times a month.  I have never seen it the scales/flakes so I am not sure what it looks like.   She says it is gross, but controllable.\n\nFYI seborrheic dermatitis has also been linked to neurologic disorders such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy.  So go to the doctor and get it checked out!!\n\n\ngood luck badboy!!