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What Causes Itchy Small Bumps On Scalp?
Question: small bumps on my scalp that when pressed or scratched seem to release a clear fluid and the bump goes away but it itches after.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
This sounds like a case of seborrheic dermatitis - leads to irritation and formation of bumps or scabs on the scalp.
Generally we try a shampoo that has an antifungal component such as Nizoral which can be used a couple of times per week and this can sometimes relieve symptoms very well.
You might change the normal shampoo you use on a daily basis to something like head and shoulders or an anti-dandruff type shampoo.
Thanks again for the query,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
This sounds like a case of seborrheic dermatitis - leads to irritation and formation of bumps or scabs on the scalp.
Generally we try a shampoo that has an antifungal component such as Nizoral which can be used a couple of times per week and this can sometimes relieve symptoms very well.
You might change the normal shampoo you use on a daily basis to something like head and shoulders or an anti-dandruff type shampoo.
Thanks again for the query,
Dr. Galamaga
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