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Offline Mustafa

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Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« on: November 28, 2015, 07:36:59 PM »
Hey guys,

I took the plunge yesterday and shaved my head. Not because I'm losing my hair but because I live in a subtropical area and my hair is naturally really thick; just feels more comfortable without it.

When I shaved it I noticed a rash underneath the hair. I'm not sure what it is but it's pretty severe. I get dandruff a *lot* so it may be something related to that.

I tried to shave my head years ago but the scales underneath were so severe that I stopped trying.

Anyone know what it is, what to do about it?

It doesn't hurt, and it's not itchy etc, it just looks weird.



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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2015, 09:25:29 PM »
Do you sweat a lot? Your scalp may be irritated from all of the humidity. 100% aloe vera gel would be good to put on it and try to minimize exposure to the outside air if you can.

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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2015, 09:59:12 PM »
Whatever it is; it is worth a visit to a dermatologist to get the correct diagnosis and receive the correct  treatment for it.

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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2015, 04:31:28 PM »
Whatever it is; it is worth a visit to a dermatologist to get the correct diagnosis and receive the correct  treatment for it.

I agree.

Did you figure out what it was?
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Offline Mustafa

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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2015, 05:30:26 AM »
I did, actually. It's severe psoriasis. After a few days of going bald, it's pretty much completely cleared up :)

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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2015, 06:11:09 AM »
I have the same issue, terrible folliculitis that disappears within a few days when I shave. Glad you had success.
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Re: Rash on my head (or psoriasis etc?)
« Reply #6 on: December 09, 2015, 10:46:55 PM »
I did, actually. It's severe psoriasis. After a few days of going bald, it's pretty much completely cleared up :)

Hey great news Mustafa!  Post a new photo of yourself so we can see how great you look with your now healed sly head!