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Pus filled swelling on the head after being bitten by something. No hair growth in the area. Anything to do?
Last summer I was bitten by something and it a spot on my head to swell. After the swelling a big pus filled knot formed. I personally squeezed it and apply ointment to the open area several times. It has been about 6 months and I haven t seen consistent hair growth in that area and I m beginning to worry. Any tips? What should I do? Will it grow back?
Asked On : Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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hi ..thanks for your query..
If there is a non scarred area ,hair should grow back! However, if you are unable to visualize the area completely,you should undergo a check up for the same.With the kind of boil you mentioned,I would not think of a scar anyway,but whenever you have any similar kind of a boil/erution in an hairy area ,always remember that not touching it is the fastest way to let it heal..it is very important for a hairy area where infections tend to be recurrent and persistent and where scarring would mean lost of hair.
Even now, hair growth can be stimulated by using mild short course topical steroids and hair growth stimulating agents like 2%Minoxidil.
Take Care!
If there is a non scarred area ,hair should grow back! However, if you are unable to visualize the area completely,you should undergo a check up for the same.With the kind of boil you mentioned,I would not think of a scar anyway,but whenever you have any similar kind of a boil/erution in an hairy area ,always remember that not touching it is the fastest way to let it heal..it is very important for a hairy area where infections tend to be recurrent and persistent and where scarring would mean lost of hair.
Even now, hair growth can be stimulated by using mild short course topical steroids and hair growth stimulating agents like 2%Minoxidil.
Take Care!
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