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What Causes An Inflamed Oozing Spot On Scalp?
Question: My scalp has one inch inflamed spot that is oozing a clear liquid.
Brief Answer:
Hair follicle infection / inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. Dr. Ganesh
1.The most possible cause in this case is hair follicle - it can be infective aetiology or inflammatory changes with collection within.
2.In this case the treatment will be a course of antibiotics in case of small and uncomplicated condition. I case of large with complicated condition - a small incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotics.
3. As a remedy - do not squeeze, compress,scratch ( disturb ) the location, as this may complicate the condition and delay in healing process.
4.Maintain local hygiene and clean the area with antiseptic liquid.
5.However it needs to examine - Take an appointment with your GP and get examined and treated accordingly. Good luck.
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Hair follicle infection / inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to health care magic. Dr. Ganesh
1.The most possible cause in this case is hair follicle - it can be infective aetiology or inflammatory changes with collection within.
2.In this case the treatment will be a course of antibiotics in case of small and uncomplicated condition. I case of large with complicated condition - a small incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotics.
3. As a remedy - do not squeeze, compress,scratch ( disturb ) the location, as this may complicate the condition and delay in healing process.
4.Maintain local hygiene and clean the area with antiseptic liquid.
5.However it needs to examine - Take an appointment with your GP and get examined and treated accordingly. Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
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