I have lichen planus pigmentosa from past 4 years and from from past 2 years I have itching, scaling,white flakes have come from scalp and doctor given diprovate lotion on scalp twice a day. Pls help how to apply on scalp and whether I have to wash after that or apply after bath and then rinse off.

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