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Suggest Treatment For Dandruff Like Scales On Head
Question: My son is 11 years old. I noticed several lumps on the right side of his head with scales on it appearing like dandruff. I have been shampooing his head for over a week trying to get it to wash away. It appears right back. it looks like dandruff on top of the lumps. There is about 3 lumps on the right side of his head just above his ears.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
The kind of skin lesions that your son has developed can occur due to dandruff , folliculitis or fungal infection of scalp .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition to reach a final diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if your child has pain or itching in the affected area.
Any loss of hair from the affected area.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
The kind of skin lesions that your son has developed can occur due to dandruff , folliculitis or fungal infection of scalp .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition to reach a final diagnosis.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if your child has pain or itching in the affected area.
Any loss of hair from the affected area.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have uploaded the report as requested waiting for a reply. Did you get the pictures
Brief Answer:
Looks like fungal infection , see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
I would suggest you to see your local doctor or dermatologist soon since ruling out of a fungal infection called Tinea Capitis is essential.
Young children are very prone to fungal infections of the scalp and they need long term and continuous treatment . So it becomes essential to confirm the diagnosis by a koh smear test from the scalp before starting the treatment .
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like fungal infection , see a doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
I would suggest you to see your local doctor or dermatologist soon since ruling out of a fungal infection called Tinea Capitis is essential.
Young children are very prone to fungal infections of the scalp and they need long term and continuous treatment . So it becomes essential to confirm the diagnosis by a koh smear test from the scalp before starting the treatment .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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