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What Could Pus Oozing, Itchy Lumps On Head Indicate?

I started to get two lumps on my head and they started to get itchy, then after scratching they formed yellowish scabs I picked it off then they started to leak sticky clear liquid. and sometimes looks like liquid pus leaving my hair feeling oily how should I treat it?
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Hello,

I had gone through your query and understand your concern.

Short answer: seem to be fungal infection with secondary bacterial infection.

Detailed answer:
Thanks for asking HCM

Your problem seems to be due a fungal infection with bacterial infection. Here you'll have pus, itching. Keep the part clean by washing it using warm water and soap. Kindly consult a dermatologist for further treatment.

Hope this helps.
If you have any other queries, feel free to ask.

Regards,
Dr.Prathap Kumar
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What Could Pus Oozing, Itchy Lumps On Head Indicate?

Hello, I had gone through your query and understand your concern. Short answer: seem to be fungal infection with secondary bacterial infection. Detailed answer: Thanks for asking HCM Your problem seems to be due a fungal infection with bacterial infection. Here you ll have pus, itching. Keep the part clean by washing it using warm water and soap. Kindly consult a dermatologist for further treatment. Hope this helps. If you have any other queries, feel free to ask. Regards, Dr.Prathap Kumar