Scalp Problems
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have flakes of skin on your scalp?
See significance of flakes of skin from the scalp if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Have you had a red, irritated scalp for 2 weeks or longer?
Yes Have you had broken scalp hairs for 2 weeks or longer?
Yes Have you had patchy hair loss for 2 weeks or longer?
Yes Have you had a crusty, flaky scalp with any other symptoms for 2 weeks or longer?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you still have dandruff after 2 weeks of treatment with an antidandruff shampoo?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: July 3, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology | |
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