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What Causes Itchy, Lumps On Scalp?

have little lumps like pimps on my scalp that are very itchy but cannot see them but at the base of neck is a larger lump that feels a bit like a swollen gland i then have notice small rashes starting up on my trunk that have a exthma look about them I don t know if is all related at all
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual Clinic.

I studied your query in all the details put forth by you.
I understood your health concerns.

Cause of the health problems you queried-
The itchy lumps you have on the scalp could be follicultis (Folliculitis decalvans)or sweat gland infection(milaria or heat / or infection rash).
You need to rule out diabetes by FBS and PPS.
In my opinion,you seem to have As I don't have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon who would rule out other causes as discussed above.and would treat it accordingly.

Hope this would satisfy your need and would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction.

Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM.

Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor's to HCM.
Wishing you fast recovery.
Have a good day.
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Consultant.
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes Itchy, Lumps On Scalp?

Hi,Dear thanks for the query to HCM virtual Clinic. I studied your query in all the details put forth by you. I understood your health concerns. Cause of the health problems you queried- The itchy lumps you have on the scalp could be follicultis (Folliculitis decalvans)or sweat gland infection(milaria or heat / or infection rash). You need to rule out diabetes by FBS and PPS. In my opinion,you seem to have As I don t have any direct photo of the lump / or not many details from you, I would advise you to consult ER Surgeon who would rule out other causes as discussed above.and would treat it accordingly. Hope this would satisfy your need and would help you to plan treatment with your doctor.Hope this would resolve your query with full satisfaction. Welcome for any further query in this regard to ME by direct question at HCM. Write excellent review and hit thanks, to narrate your experience ,which would improve my rating for many other visitor s to HCM. Wishing you fast recovery. Have a good day. Dr.Savaskar M.N. Senior Surgical Consultant. M.S.Genl-CVTS