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Suggest Treatment For Dry, Crusty Patches And Nodes On Scalp, Sides And Neckline
thank you! My scalp has dry crusty patches. I have natural hair, and I am a Black woman with soft, fine curly hair. Also, I am developing nodes in my scalp, on the sides, and behind my ears in my lower neck line. Tonight I am using an organic sulfur powder , mixed with a Nexxus moisturizing conditioner. My goal is to eliminate the drying of the scalp, and to heal fungal infections. I look forward to hear what you think.
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Hi. The nodes in neck could be enlarged lymph nodes from infected scalp. Use a povidine iodine based shampoo for a week and oral antibiotic like cephalexin.
If it does not show signs of improvement in say 3-4 days, consult a dermatologist.
Sulphur has antibacterial and keratolytic properties. But you should avoid it in high concentration and when skin is fissured. Hope it answers your queries
If it does not show signs of improvement in say 3-4 days, consult a dermatologist.
Sulphur has antibacterial and keratolytic properties. But you should avoid it in high concentration and when skin is fissured. Hope it answers your queries
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