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What Causes Red Bumps On The Scalp And Sore When Touched?

My daughter has small red bumps on her head. These bumps have been there for alomost a month and we cannol get rid of them. I bought her some T-Gel shampoo but it doesn't seem to have done anything. She complains of them being painful when touched but they are not itchy.
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain red bumps over the scalp that are painful to touch but not itchy can occur due to causes like:

-Hair follicle infection or Folliculitis.

-Bacterial infection causing Impetigo.

-Allergic reaction causing Contact Dermatitis etc..

As far as T-Gel shampoo is concerned it is an anti dandruff shampoo and can be helpful in relieving dandruff or seorrheic dermatitis and itching..

I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist or Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp and blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

She can be advised antibiotics, anti inflammatory medicines, anti allergic medicines and topical application of antibiotic and steroid ointment..
Avoid scratching the bumps to avoid infection..
Wash the scalp every alternate day with a mild shampoo..
Avoid moisture accumulation in the scalp..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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What Causes Red Bumps On The Scalp And Sore When Touched?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain red bumps over the scalp that are painful to touch but not itchy can occur due to causes like: -Hair follicle infection or Folliculitis. -Bacterial infection causing Impetigo. -Allergic reaction causing Contact Dermatitis etc.. As far as T-Gel shampoo is concerned it is an anti dandruff shampoo and can be helpful in relieving dandruff or seorrheic dermatitis and itching.. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist or Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp and blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. She can be advised antibiotics, anti inflammatory medicines, anti allergic medicines and topical application of antibiotic and steroid ointment.. Avoid scratching the bumps to avoid infection.. Wash the scalp every alternate day with a mild shampoo.. Avoid moisture accumulation in the scalp.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.