intravenous pyelography (IVP) a radiographic technique for examining the structure and function of the urinary system. A contrast medium is injected intravenously, and serial x-ray films are taken as the medium is cleared from the blood by the kidneys.
Frequently this is caused by undiagnosed scalp dandruff that is causing problems downstream on the face. Dandruff can be located in areas of the body with hair follicles. It is most typically found on the scalp, ears, face, and middle of the chest. Seborrhea is not seen on the palms and soles where there are no hair follicles. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/13/2015.
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith. Scaliness of the skin, which can look like dandruff, may simply be caused by dry skin, however, there are many other causes, some of them serious. Many of the conditions which can cause scaliness are described in the table below.