Dandruff vs Seborrhoeic Dermatitis: Scalp Flakes Confusion

I understand how frustrating and confusing scalp flaking can be, especially when it keeps coming back. Thank you for the details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). Your symptoms sound most consistent with seborrhoeic dermatitis, which typically affects oily areas and can cause redness, itching, and greasy yellow-white flakes. Conditions like psoriasis (which often […]

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation After Pimples

I completely understand how frustrating lingering marks can feel, and you’ve described things very clearly. Thank you for the details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). Your presentation is most consistent with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which often develops in deeper or darker skin tones after even mild inflammation. Conditions such as melasma (which typically affects […]