Brief Answer:
Possibility of seborrheic dermatitis; would like to rule out H. Zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have also reviewed the Images.

In these Images I can see red areas/ patches on scalp skin.

-Are these patches scaly as well Or do they ooze/ crusty?

-Are the lesions associated with considerable pain? Are the lesions only painful to touch or do they pain otherwise as well?

-Do you have fluid filled lesions/ vesicle?

-Do you have any lesions on face?

Kindly get back to me with these details..

I suggest a possibility of scalp seborrheic dermatitis. However, I would like to rule out possibility of herpes zoster.

Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is itchy. It may be accompanied by bumps/ pimples which are usually sore/ painful.

Herpes zoster on the other hand usually presents with painful bumps/ fluid filled lesions limited only to one side of the body.

Sore area beneath ear lobe is probably due to draining enlarged lymph node


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Brief Answer:
I suggest possibility of scalp seborrheic dermatitis with secondary inf'n

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This is most likely seborrheic dermatitis with sore, raised bumps probably due to secondary bacterial infection of the affected scalp.
I suggest you to use an OTC antifungal shampoo e.g Nizoral shampoo, every alternate days.
A course of an Oral antibiotic e.g flucloxacillin Or cephalexin for a week is also advisable.

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Brief Answer:
Kindly talk to a local physician

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

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