I've noticed that the skin on my scalp is getting really rough and there are these white patches appearing. When I scratch them, some flakes fall off like dandruff. Should I be worried about this? What might be causing it and what can I do to treat it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

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