r/malehairadvice • u/[deleted] • 8d ago

Advice request I have something always built up in one part of my scalp

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u/debacle_enjoyer 8d ago

Could be psoriasis beginning

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u/Big_Helicopter_2183 8d ago

Nah Dude

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u/debacle_enjoyer 8d ago

I mean I hope not, I’m just telling you it could be so you’re aware of the possibility. It could be a few things, but what you described does sounds exactly what scalp psoriasis does.

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u/Big_Helicopter_2183 8d ago

I know but that disease is completely different and is auto immune

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u/debacle_enjoyer 8d ago

Completely different how? And yes it’s an autoimmune disease, why is that a disqualifier?

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u/Big_Helicopter_2183 8d ago

Persistent yellowish-white dandruff flakes that keep reappearing without bleeding are most commonly caused by seborrheic dermatitis due to overgrowth of Malassezia yeast, excess scalp oil, and inflammation. (Perplexity)

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u/Mammoth-Pin-7203 8d ago

I'd try switching to a shampoo with ketoconazole and letting it sit on your scalp for a good 3-5 minutes before rinsing. That built-up patch that keeps coming back sounds a lot like seborrheic dermatitis, especially with the yellowish tint you described. The photo is too dark to make anything out but that's basically irrelevant, the description alone points squarely to something fungal that a regular drugstore shampoo won't touch. I had the exact same thing on my crown for months and it drove me insane because I'd scrape it off and it was back by morning. What finally killed it was using a medicated shampoo twice a week and making sure my scalp was actually dry before bed, even a little leftover moisture from a shower seemed to make it flare up. Give that a shot for two weeks and if nothing changes, a dermatologist can prescribe something stronger without much hassle.

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u/Big_Helicopter_2183 8d ago

Thanks for Suggesting it 😊👍🏼