Scalp psoriasis
Excoriated scalp psoriasis resulting in an area of localised hair loss - note the short broken hairs from rubbing
Keywords: Chronic inflammatory skin condition, Excoriation, Female, Hair loss, Hairline, Patchy hair loss, Plaque psoriasis, Salmon-coloured plaque, Scalp, Short hairs, Silvery scale
What is scalp psoriasis?
Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition characterised by red, thickened, well-demarcated patches or plaques with overlying silvery-white scales, affecting part or all of the scalp.
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