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How Can Pus Filled Bumps On The Scalp Be Treated?

I ve had an infection on my scalp for months. It s very sore, I ve had 3 rounds of the drug Keflex 500 mgs., but the sores have a raised thick pus filled lines surrounding the 2 areas. It s difficult not to want to scratch the area to get rid of the infection.
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hello,

I am sorry for the bad scalp infection you are going through.

Keflex is an antibiotic treating bacterial infection. Apart from taking Keflex orally, appropriate local treatment is required too:
• Wash your scalp with warm water and antibacterial soap
• Rinse thoroughly
• Dry well
• Apply oxygenated water, Betaine 10%, and then antibiotic ointment
• Cover the affected area with antibiotic gauze

If still no improvement, further consultation with a dermatologist is highly recommended.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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How Can Pus Filled Bumps On The Scalp Be Treated?

Hello, I am sorry for the bad scalp infection you are going through. Keflex is an antibiotic treating bacterial infection. Apart from taking Keflex orally, appropriate local treatment is required too: • Wash your scalp with warm water and antibacterial soap • Rinse thoroughly • Dry well • Apply oxygenated water, Betaine 10%, and then antibiotic ointment • Cover the affected area with antibiotic gauze If still no improvement, further consultation with a dermatologist is highly recommended. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini