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What Causes Pus Filled Lumps Along With Bad Odour On Scalp?

I have a scabs in my head secreting a yellow smelly fluid it keeps spreading in my scalp and leaves yellow flaky scabs. Prior to this, I had very tight braid extensions, in fact the were so tight the next day I unbraided the extensions. My head felt like it was on fire and was throbbing even AFTER I took it out. Several days later, these scabs are everywhere in my scalp and they are painful to the touch. I believe it s an infection please help me understand what s going on.
Sat, 18 Mar 2023
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Hello,

You have pus filled lumps with bad odor on the scalp. Keep your scalp clean. Take bath regularly. Cut your hair short so that scalp management will be easier. Wash & clean your scalp with an antibacterial soap. Thereafter, you should wash your hair with selenium sulphide shampoo.

To avoid itching you can take antihistamine, orally. Applying hydrocortisone ointment on the area affected will also help. Do not touch or scratch. Take gluten free diet to avoid triggers. Avoid taking any food that triggers your symptoms. To get rid of pain and inflammation, you can take acetaminophen or combiflam, one stat after food.

Get clinically examined by a dermatologist, such symptoms can also be caused by psoriasis, fungal infections or herpes. You may have to get tests done for herpes / STD tests. You will be treated accordingly (with antibiotics/ antifungals/antivirals), etc depending on the pathology detected.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pus Filled Lumps Along With Bad Odour On Scalp?

Hello, You have pus filled lumps with bad odor on the scalp. Keep your scalp clean. Take bath regularly. Cut your hair short so that scalp management will be easier. Wash & clean your scalp with an antibacterial soap. Thereafter, you should wash your hair with selenium sulphide shampoo. To avoid itching you can take antihistamine, orally. Applying hydrocortisone ointment on the area affected will also help. Do not touch or scratch. Take gluten free diet to avoid triggers. Avoid taking any food that triggers your symptoms. To get rid of pain and inflammation, you can take acetaminophen or combiflam, one stat after food. Get clinically examined by a dermatologist, such symptoms can also be caused by psoriasis, fungal infections or herpes. You may have to get tests done for herpes / STD tests. You will be treated accordingly (with antibiotics/ antifungals/antivirals), etc depending on the pathology detected. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician