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Heat boils on scalp

2016-05-10 19:42:52
Hi m having small to medium sized heat boils on my scalp.not quite sure what to do about it.it is very painful and can feel the bumps through the hair.is this because of body heat or the summer weather? Please helbp.
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Sounds like folliculitis. But you will require treatment with oral and topical antibiotics. Please do not delay your visit to the Dermatologist as this condition is easily treatable. Hope this helps. Regards, Dr.Shruti Jadhav Devershi, Sólskin professional Dermacare, Kharadi, Pune

Answered2016-05-11 02:51:55

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