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I’m Not Sure How To Correctly Say Am Suffering From Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis And Folliculitis Most Likely?
Question: Good day
I’m not sure how to correctly explain however here is the information I have/Symptoms:
•)Swollen Tonsils /gland _ not too large and also not sore at all
•small pimples with pus on scalp if squeezed a bit of smelly pus/fluid comes out (a little but now and then there will be one with more fluid pus)
•dry patches that can be pulled of as they dry/are dry (dead scalp skin)
•) external swelling or growth that disappears and reappears On parts of the lower part of scapl just before the neck (by the Occipital area /Line)
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I’m not sure how to correctly explain however here is the information I have/Symptoms:
•)Swollen Tonsils /gland _ not too large and also not sore at all
•small pimples with pus on scalp if squeezed a bit of smelly pus/fluid comes out (a little but now and then there will be one with more fluid pus)
•dry patches that can be pulled of as they dry/are dry (dead scalp skin)
•) external swelling or growth that disappears and reappears On parts of the lower part of scapl just before the neck (by the Occipital area /Line)
•
Brief Answer:
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps you have Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp manifesting as scaling and itching. In addition, you seem to have scalp folliculitis along swollen cervical and occipital lymph glands draining the scalp.
I'd suggest you use a Ketoconazole based shampoo e.g Nizoral shampoo, daily or on alternate days. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxycillin or Cephalexin for a week. Antibiotics are prescription based medication and you need to see your doctor to obtain them.
Hope I have answered your query
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regards
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Perhaps you have Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp manifesting as scaling and itching. In addition, you seem to have scalp folliculitis along swollen cervical and occipital lymph glands draining the scalp.
I'd suggest you use a Ketoconazole based shampoo e.g Nizoral shampoo, daily or on alternate days. In addition, I suggest you take an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxycillin or Cephalexin for a week. Antibiotics are prescription based medication and you need to see your doctor to obtain them.
Hope I have answered your query
Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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