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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 631_scaly dermatoses, Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Medical referral, Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments? No Medical referral, White or gray, dry scales on scalp only? No Yellow or oily lesions around the hairline, nasolabial folds, scalp, axillae, or sternal area?, Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments? Yes Continue good skin maintenance & as-needed use of OTC products., Hydrocortisone ointment applied 2 times/day. Gentle rubbing during bathing to remove scales. Frequent use of emollients & lubricating bath products. Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments?, Psoriasis possible cause. Hydrocortisone ointment applied 2 times/day. Gentle rubbing during bathing to remove scales. Frequent use of emollients & lubricating bath products., White or gray, dry scales on scalp only? Yes Dandruff likely cause. Pyrithione zinc and selenium sulfide. Ketoconazole as alternative treatment. Advise leaving agent on scalp for several minutes., Yellow or oily lesions around the hairline, nasolabial folds, scalp, axillae, or sternal area? No Dry, silvery lesions located predominantly on elbows, knees, scalp, extremities & associated with small pinpoint bleeding when scales are removed?, Dandruff likely cause. Pyrithione zinc and selenium sulfide. Ketoconazole as alternative treatment. Advise leaving agent on scalp for several minutes. Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments?, Yellow or oily lesions around the hairline, nasolabial folds, scalp, axillae, or sternal area? Yes Seborrheic dermatitis possible cause. Ketoconazole, pyrithione zinc, or selenium sulfide shampoo applied to affected areas of skin and scalp. Advise leaving agent on > 5 minutes before rinsing off., Patient with complaint of itchy scalp with white, scaly flakes Obtain medical/medication history. Ask about affected body areas & treatment attempts., Exclusions for self-treatment? No White or gray, dry scales on scalp only?, Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments? No Medical referral, Symptoms resolved after recommended treatments? Yes Continue good skin maintenance & as-needed use of OTC products., Dry, silvery lesions located predominantly on elbows, knees, scalp, extremities & associated with small pinpoint bleeding when scales are removed? No Medical referral, Dry, silvery lesions located predominantly on elbows, knees, scalp, extremities & associated with small pinpoint bleeding when scales are removed? Yes Psoriasis possible cause., Obtain medical/medication history. Ask about affected body areas & treatment attempts. Exclusions for self-treatment?