White patches

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White patches

Asked for Male, 55 Years

I have recently discovered white or should I say light patches on my scalp (I have a tonsured head) and neck. Is there reason to be concerned? Should I be seeing a skin specialist?

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Dr. Shuhaib MP Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shuhaib MP

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Pune

Greetings,you might be facing issue if seborrheic eczema/ dermatitis which is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, scaly patches on the skin, especially the scalp. Without seeing can't say much .Regards Dr shuhaib MP

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