Crusts On Head, Spreading, Red Spots With Yellow Crusts. Causes And Treatment?
Hello Dr, some weeks ago I noticed that I was starting to develop crust on parts of my head, after scratching and removing them, they started spreading through out my head and to my body. On my skin I have small red spots that have on top of them light yellow crusts, they are extremely itchy. Do you know what this could be Doctor?
Hi, After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the scalp area. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin and metronidazole under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. You can take pain killer like Ibuprofen or paracetamol or diclofenac according to the pain severity. Consult a dermatologist to look for the exact situation and treatment of the problem.
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Crusts On Head, Spreading, Red Spots With Yellow Crusts. Causes And Treatment?
Hi, After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the scalp area. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin and metronidazole under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. You can take pain killer like Ibuprofen or paracetamol or diclofenac according to the pain severity. Consult a dermatologist to look for the exact situation and treatment of the problem.