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Have Seb. Dermatitis Of The Scalp. Tried Selsun Blue. Scalp Is Swollen, Pains And It Bleeds. Medical Cure For This?

I have seb. Dermatitis of the scalp. Tried selsun blue, only works on top of head. Had a patch on back of head and picked it off trying to remove the crust. I made scalp bleed now its swollen and painful and I developed a small lump in the left side in the middle of my neck. What should I do? I think it might be infected.
Mon, 13 May 2013
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Hi welcome to Health care magic forum.
Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum.
You have seb. dermatitis, of scalp. had patch on back of head. developed a small lump in the left side in the middle, of neck. it is swollen and painful.
Seboric dermatitis is an inflamatory disease of area of sebacious glands . treatment includes anti fungals, anti histamins, phototherapy, suppliments, and diet rich in proteins, and vitamins.
I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
wishing for a quick and complete recovery.
Best regards.
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Have Seb. Dermatitis Of The Scalp. Tried Selsun Blue. Scalp Is Swollen, Pains And It Bleeds. Medical Cure For This?

Hi welcome to Health care magic forum. Thanks for calling H.C.M.Forum. You have seb. dermatitis, of scalp. had patch on back of head. developed a small lump in the left side in the middle, of neck. it is swollen and painful. Seboric dermatitis is an inflamatory disease of area of sebacious glands . treatment includes anti fungals, anti histamins, phototherapy, suppliments, and diet rich in proteins, and vitamins. I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Best regards.