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| Flaky Scalp | |
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Definition: Scaly white or grayish flakes of dead skin cells of the scalp usually accompanied by itching. |
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Medical terms related to
flaky scalp : Dandruff, Scaly scurf, Dry Flaky Scalp, White Flakes From Scalp |
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Common
causes of flaky scalp: o Dandruff (Seborrhea) o Cradle cap: A seborrheic condition in infants affecting the scalp and characterized by greasy gray or dark brown adherent scaly crusts. o Scalp folliculitis o Infrequent shampooing o Changes in weather or humidity o Hair care products o Skin peeling following a scalp sunburn
Other Causes of
flaky scalp: |
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Medications
for flaky scalp may
include: o Fluocinolone Acetonide-shampoo, Fs Shampoo o Chloroxine-shampoo, Capitrol o Salicylic-sulfur-shampoo, Sebex, Sebulex o Ketoconazole (Nizoral) o Coal Tar Shampoo-topical, Denorex, Pentrax, Tegrin, Zetar |
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