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How To Treat Keratin Horns On The Head Oozing Brown Sludge?

My mother in law has a growth on her scalp. It’s said keratin horn but it is now covering her he’d, front to back, from just right of midline to halfway down the left side. 1 section is almost 3” high and 2” around. It is now oozing a brown sludge and blood. To be blunt, it looks like dried poop and flakes off. She won’t leave house somwhat do I do?She is almost 92 and in hospice/respite care but constantly complains of head pain from this. Any ideas?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Keratin horns may be common in old age but in your case she may be infected need antibiotic treatment and surgical consultation. Please let her take to your surgeon he will examine and send discharge for microscopy and culture and treat her accordingly.

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How To Treat Keratin Horns On The Head Oozing Brown Sludge?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Keratin horns may be common in old age but in your case she may be infected need antibiotic treatment and surgical consultation. Please let her take to your surgeon he will examine and send discharge for microscopy and culture and treat her accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.