- Female
- 34 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've noticed some white patches popping up around my hairline and over my left eyebrow, and they seem to be multiplying. There's no pain, irritation, or itching, but I've been dealing with a dry scalp. I'm getting a bit worried about it. Could it be something serious? What should I do about it?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
The white patches near your hairline and left eyebrow, accompanied by a dry scalp, could be indicative of pityriasis versicolor, a fungal infection, or possibly vitiligo, a condition causing skin pigmentation loss; consult a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and treatment,
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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