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What Causes Discolored Patch With Soreness On The Scalp?

8 year old boy, mixed in ethnicity, has a recurring sore on his scalp. It has been there for years. Just recently my son has complained of tenderness and soreness in and around the peripheral area. I noticed the skin in that area has changed in color, by cutting away some of his hair. Recurring patch of built up what looks like to be dead skin. Once the thick patch of built up skin is removed, is when you see the sore and discoloration.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
If I was his treating physician I would have prescribed him Triamcinolone acetonide ointment, Plus Clotrimazole ointment to apply on the affected areas of scalp. Plus tablet claritin to relieve that itching. It is very important to keep the area dry and clean of sweating. keep the hair shorter. It will help him a lot.

It is always difficult to traeat skin lesions without actually seeing them. So I advise you to please consult a dermatologist if you feel that aforementioned treatment is no more working for him. The dermatologist will take a skin biopsy sample of the lesion and will be in a better position to help you after physical examination.


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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

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What Causes Discolored Patch With Soreness On The Scalp?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   If I was his treating physician I would have prescribed him Triamcinolone acetonide ointment, Plus Clotrimazole ointment to apply on the affected areas of scalp. Plus tablet claritin to relieve that itching. It is very important to keep the area dry and clean of sweating. keep the hair shorter. It will help him a lot. It is always difficult to traeat skin lesions without actually seeing them. So I advise you to please consult a dermatologist if you feel that aforementioned treatment is no more working for him. The dermatologist will take a skin biopsy sample of the lesion and will be in a better position to help you after physical examination. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA