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Suggest Treatment For An Itchy Rash Near The Hairline

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Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014
Question: My daughter is 9 and she has had a rash on the back of her hairline that is itchy, with red dots for approx. 2 wks. We have checked for lice and do not see anything. She is now saying her scalp is also itchy but we do not see the rash or any other indicators on her scalp.
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Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
fungal?

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome to HCM.
This could possibly be a fungal infection. If available,you may try antifungal ointment of ketoconazole for a few weeks. if there is no response you may consult a dermatologist.
All the best.
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Suggest Treatment For An Itchy Rash Near The Hairline

Brief Answer: fungal? Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to HCM. This could possibly be a fungal infection. If available,you may try antifungal ointment of ketoconazole for a few weeks. if there is no response you may consult a dermatologist. All the best.