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Suggest Treatment For Scalp Infection
Question: Instead of mixing 2 bottles of hair XXXXXXX I poured only 1 bottle on my head. This caused a very strong burning sensation. Within days I noticed My scapl had become crusty withi bumps. Then I noticed that my scalp had this this horriable smell within hours after washing. This started 2 months ago and is getting worse.
Brief Answer:
You probably have a scalp infection. Needs to be treated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi an thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information fully and there are reasons to suspect that you have an ongoing infection of the scalp. You most likely sustained burns from this poorly prepared shampoo. This opened the skin and allowed harms to go into the body and cause infections. The odor is typical of a scalp infection that produces pus.
The best way would be to get the scalp examined and also obtain an antibiotic to treat it. For now, washing with an antiseptic would help kill the germs and reduce further infection while accelerating healing. In extreme cases, you may need to have the hair cut.
In all, you have an infection. Would need antibiotics, antiseptic shampoo for washing the hair and may require the hair to be cut short. For this, i will recommend you see a family physician.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
You probably have a scalp infection. Needs to be treated!
Detailed Answer:
Hi an thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed your information fully and there are reasons to suspect that you have an ongoing infection of the scalp. You most likely sustained burns from this poorly prepared shampoo. This opened the skin and allowed harms to go into the body and cause infections. The odor is typical of a scalp infection that produces pus.
The best way would be to get the scalp examined and also obtain an antibiotic to treat it. For now, washing with an antiseptic would help kill the germs and reduce further infection while accelerating healing. In extreme cases, you may need to have the hair cut.
In all, you have an infection. Would need antibiotics, antiseptic shampoo for washing the hair and may require the hair to be cut short. For this, i will recommend you see a family physician.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There is no sign of pus. Just dry crusty skin . In some areas forming different size bumps. This causes the skin to feel rough and the spence of touch is diminished
After searching the Internet I have found that many people have this condition. Yet none of them have found any treatment that works. Just type in "smelly" hair and a list will come up with all types of complaints.They claim that doctors have not addressed this problem and are unaware how many people suffer with this or how to treat it. The smell is is different in many cases but all claim to have a very foul odor
After searching the Internet I have found that many people have this condition. Yet none of them have found any treatment that works. Just type in "smelly" hair and a list will come up with all types of complaints.They claim that doctors have not addressed this problem and are unaware how many people suffer with this or how to treat it. The smell is is different in many cases but all claim to have a very foul odor
Brief Answer:
Your story is different!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the information you provided. It all started with a wrong application of shampoo that most likely caused burns. Burns are wounds and can easily get infected. I bet you there are micro pockets of infection and pus in the hair and underneath the skin that need to be treated.
They internet provides information without listening to your story. What I have provided here is personalized and very logical. The solutions would address your problem and you would understand that your condition can be treated and has been treated.
Let me know if you would be following up with the doctor as recommended. I bet you, you would not regret getting it treated.
Your story is different!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the information you provided. It all started with a wrong application of shampoo that most likely caused burns. Burns are wounds and can easily get infected. I bet you there are micro pockets of infection and pus in the hair and underneath the skin that need to be treated.
They internet provides information without listening to your story. What I have provided here is personalized and very logical. The solutions would address your problem and you would understand that your condition can be treated and has been treated.
Let me know if you would be following up with the doctor as recommended. I bet you, you would not regret getting it treated.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes I will be seeing a dermatologist. I hope you are right. I was quite concerned since none of the people who posted this who have what appears to be same condition as mine could find any relief. Just a note to add. I read some where when I thought it was psoriasis that chemicals can trigger this reaction. It was not shampoo but the colorant in hair bleach which is quit caustic.
Thank you, Ginny
Thank you, Ginny
Brief Answer:
It is not psoriasis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Honestly, disregard most of the online generic information and more so when you ahem the chance to talk to a doctor who reviews your story personally.
psoriasis is not a possibility. Keep me updated with the process. I hope to hear from you and I wish you well. If you have any delays getting to see a doctor, start washing the hair with an antiseptic lotion.
If you have any further worries, please am right here and willing to address more concerns!
It is not psoriasis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Honestly, disregard most of the online generic information and more so when you ahem the chance to talk to a doctor who reviews your story personally.
psoriasis is not a possibility. Keep me updated with the process. I hope to hear from you and I wish you well. If you have any delays getting to see a doctor, start washing the hair with an antiseptic lotion.
If you have any further worries, please am right here and willing to address more concerns!
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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