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What Causes Painful Sores On The Head?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I have very painful sores on my head mainly at the bottom by neck but spreading more all over , feels similiar to boils in spots, crusty and scabby also. started out as one and is now about 10. what is it, what can i do for it? some parts even feels swollen. can you help?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi,thanks for the query to HCM.
Dear,Based on the facts of your report,you seem to have staph Hidradenitis suppurativa with crusty and scabby boils,which started as one and now 10.
Treat-
Rule out diabetes by Fasting/and Post-meal Blood Sugar studies
Contact dermatologist and treat it with antibiotics / antipyretics/ and anti-inflammatory,with a long term followup.
Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment in your case.

Good Day!!

Dr.Savaskar,
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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What Causes Painful Sores On The Head?

Hi,thanks for the query to HCM. Dear,Based on the facts of your report,you seem to have staph Hidradenitis suppurativa with crusty and scabby boils,which started as one and now 10. Treat- Rule out diabetes by Fasting/and Post-meal Blood Sugar studies Contact dermatologist and treat it with antibiotics / antipyretics/ and anti-inflammatory,with a long term followup. Hope this reply would help you to plan further treatment in your case. Good Day!! Dr.Savaskar, Senior Surgical Specialist M.S.Genl-CVTS