i am puja studying mbbs , i am having white scaly patches ( medium size)on starting of my forehead where hair starts ,its from 1 week only i am thinking dandruff (because i am having it) .recently i changed my shampoo 4weeks back i think that may be the reason please help me .i am fearing may i have seborrhic dermatitis so plz help me
Hi pupa and welcome to ChatDoctorBefore going into the diagnosis, just wanted to know if you have had similar complaints any time in the past, anywhere else on the body, on elbows, knees or on the trunk, soles and palms? Do you generally have any other skin condition or allergies/eczema?is there a family history of similar complaints? As per your description and short duration, you could have seborrhea dermatitis which is also a type of Dan Chat Doctor.  It is nothing to worry about. It may also affect other oily areas like face, chest, upper back. Change in climate, change in shampoo or anything causing oiliness on the scalp could cause an increase. Make sure not to apply more greasy gels, styling products and to wash off conditioner well as this can also 