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What Causes Oily Discharge From The Scalp?
Question: I have an oily clear discharge from my scalp. This condition has been going on for over a year the discharge Styx the roots of my hair to my scalp it's next to impossible to keep from pulling my hair away from my scalp I have been to 3 dermatologist with no help.can you please help in determining what type of doctor I should go to because the dermatologist are saying there's nothing there yet I have no hair left
they have put me on a couple of antibiotics like XXXXXXX cycline and sulfa medicine something like that but not giving me a clear definition of I have psoriasis or an infected hair follicle its just I started out with some sort of my head a year ago they were bitching and turned into a pretty ugly source once those clear it up then they discharge from my head has remained up for a year this discharge hose into the strength of my hair and sticks to rip my hair straight to my scalp
they have put me on a couple of antibiotics like XXXXXXX cycline and sulfa medicine something like that but not giving me a clear definition of I have psoriasis or an infected hair follicle its just I started out with some sort of my head a year ago they were bitching and turned into a pretty ugly source once those clear it up then they discharge from my head has remained up for a year this discharge hose into the strength of my hair and sticks to rip my hair straight to my scalp
Brief Answer:
Scalp infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concern regarding discharge from your scalp.
Oily discharge from the scalp occurs naturally due to abundant sebaceous glands present in the scalp.
These glands if infected can cause a dermatitis like condition which presents with hair loss and itching.
Scalp can also get infected by fungus which causes a condition called as tinea capitis. This condition presents with plaque like lesions in the scalp which cause hair fall in the regions infected.
Based on the details given in your query, the following are suggested:
1. Get a fungal culture done for a scalp sample and hair sample to rule out fungal infection.
2. Maintain hair hygiene by washing hair regularly at least twice a week with an antidandruff shampoo.
3. Quit worrying unnecessarily as increased stress also causes hair loss.
I hope I have answered your query satisfactorily.
Please get back if any more doubts.
Thanks.
Scalp infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic.
I have gone through your query and I understand your concern regarding discharge from your scalp.
Oily discharge from the scalp occurs naturally due to abundant sebaceous glands present in the scalp.
These glands if infected can cause a dermatitis like condition which presents with hair loss and itching.
Scalp can also get infected by fungus which causes a condition called as tinea capitis. This condition presents with plaque like lesions in the scalp which cause hair fall in the regions infected.
Based on the details given in your query, the following are suggested:
1. Get a fungal culture done for a scalp sample and hair sample to rule out fungal infection.
2. Maintain hair hygiene by washing hair regularly at least twice a week with an antidandruff shampoo.
3. Quit worrying unnecessarily as increased stress also causes hair loss.
I hope I have answered your query satisfactorily.
Please get back if any more doubts.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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