What are these scales on my eyebrows causing them to fall out? (Photos)

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I have these scales on my eyebrows and they are causing my eyebrow hairs to fall out. I have tried all possible sebborheic dermatitis treatments and still nothing is working could this be something else? Will a skin biopsy of the eyebrows be able to tell me what's going on?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. Prp and progesterone can be used to regrow eyebrows. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

A biopsy might help but is not a 100 % guarantee to give the answer. An eyebrow biopsy also leaves a permanent scar. A careful review of your story and up-close dermatoscopic examination of your scalp and eyebrows (and eyelashes and body hair) will likely yield a diagnosis.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Scales can be caused by psoriasis and other conditions which require a direct examination by a dermatologist

What are these scales on my eyebrows causing them to fall out? (Photos)

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