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What Causes Scabs In The Scalp?

Posted on Sat, 27 Sep 2014

Question: I have taken clindamycin hcl for 1 week for cellulitis. I still have scabs in my scalp and have pain when I try and brush my hair or go outside in the wind. could this now be shingles?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Site of cellulitis , duration is not clear .
It is not clear about the morphology of scab or rash in the scalp.the other symptoms duration treatment taken for it , other disease and drugs on etc.
Please send the details with clear photos of all lesions .
I will try to help you
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (20 minutes later)

the cellulitis was affecting the left ear, where it was swollen twice its normal size and beet red with sores forming. it now feels like it moved to my scalp and I have scabs in my scalp. could this still be cellulitis or now shingles? I am not able to attach any photos of it.

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
unlikely herpes if no water filled lesions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query.
It is difficult to suggest without clear picture if lesions.
If the diagnosis of cellulitis is sure then you need not worry if cellulitis.
If it is resolving then it is due to cellulitis.
It may be unlikely to be due to herpes.
Herpes usually manifests in form of grouped water filled lesions .if there were no water filled lesions you need not worry.Herpes zoster presents along nerve distribution.
You can get back with clear photos and details
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar