I've been noticing these small black scabs on my scalp that just won't go away. They look like thick, rough patches of dead skin, but the rest of my scalp seems clean and dandruff-free. What's going on here? Could this be something serious?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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that could be eczema if untreated would progress,moisturize the affected area regularly and visit dermatologist for appropriate treatment.

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