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Skin disease
Scalp psoriasis
A very common site for psoriasis: thick, scaly plaques, sometimes itchy, which may extend beyond the hairline.
It does not cause permanent hair loss and there are effective specific treatments, from medicated shampoos to systemic therapies.
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