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What Causes Scab Like Sores On The Scalp?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Dec 2016
Question: I have scab-like outbreakes or sores on my scalp. The oldest such outbreak was a solitary sore, with me for 15 to 20 years; During those years it did not get bigger or smaller ( about the size of a dime). That solitary sore also remained quiet and did not spread elsewhere or itch. However, about a year ago, that sore diminished in color (paler and less reddish). It slowly reduced its diameter, and appears to be going away. However, a second outbreak or sore appeared on the other side of my scalp and has grown to a diameter of a dime, and remains reddish and has a thickness of a dime or nickel; No itching is associated. Likewise, four very small blister-like sites have also appeared at other locations. Currently, the new blisters are quiet and do not itch. You may direct your thoughts to my Email: YYYY@YYYY Thankyou.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Either trichilemmal cyst or pilomatricoma, go for excision biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your history and according to me there are 2 possibilities:
either trichilemmal cyst or pilomatricoma both are benign tumours of the hair.
To confirm the diagnosis you need to consult a doctor and go for excision biopsy of the lesions.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Scab Like Sores On The Scalp?

Brief Answer: Either trichilemmal cyst or pilomatricoma, go for excision biopsy Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have gone through your history and according to me there are 2 possibilities: either trichilemmal cyst or pilomatricoma both are benign tumours of the hair. To confirm the diagnosis you need to consult a doctor and go for excision biopsy of the lesions. Regards Dr Asmeet