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Thick itchy scabs on scalp

5 replies

whitepearl17 · 08/09/2017 20:00

As above really, totally gross, they are yellowish in colour and weep slightly when I pick and itch them, which I know I totally shouldn't.
What the hell are they and how can I make them go?

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haba · 08/09/2017 20:01

Psoriasis? Cradle cap?

nomorechocolate1 · 08/09/2017 20:10

seborrheic dermatitis perhaps.

nationaleczema.org/eczema/types-of-eczema/seborrheic-dermatitis/

sadie9 · 08/09/2017 22:31

You can get Nizoral shampoo over the counter at the chemist, that should get rid of it.

Agoddessonamountaintop · 08/09/2017 22:43

Moogoo milk shampoo and scalp cream help with seb derm. Do an AS and you'll find it recommended a lot (not just by me).

Onlylivetwice · 09/09/2017 07:33

I used to get the same Whitepearl. Last year I vastly reduced my sugar intake and noticed that the itchiness and scabbing disappeared. Occasionally get them back when I have more than one glass of wine- in particular red. Recently had a sugar binge for old times sakes and they came straight back so I know for me sugar is a trigger.

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