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Left Side Of Head Itching, Clear Yellowish Liquid Secretion. Advise?
the left side of my head is always itches and i scratch it... at first it started scabbing then because it itched so much and i scratched it started secreting a clear yellowish liquid on my scalp and it wont stop. i stopped scratching my head and i cant stop the liquid from coming out doo you have any idea of what it might be?
Mon, 13 May 2013
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It is possible that you may have a fungal infection of the scalp, which as a result of the itching, has become secondarily infected with bacteria.The yellow liquid may be pus.
If it is a fungal infection you would need to use oral antifungals for a few weeks- usually at least 4 weeks.
If the doctor believes there is also a bacterial infection then anti biotics may be required.
I hope this helps
It is possible that you may have a fungal infection of the scalp, which as a result of the itching, has become secondarily infected with bacteria.The yellow liquid may be pus.
If it is a fungal infection you would need to use oral antifungals for a few weeks- usually at least 4 weeks.
If the doctor believes there is also a bacterial infection then anti biotics may be required.
I hope this helps
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