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I have a boil on my scalp

2017-11-08 19:42:21
It is from last 2-3 years...it gets dry then gets v itchy n then it’s painful also...in that area I have v small hairs covered with it...my scalp is a little itchy also...pls help...wat to do
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Could be folliculitis decalvans or dissecting cellulitis . Meet a MD dermatologist who has special experience in hair to get properly evaluated and assessed. You can visit me clinic or search for one in your vicinity.

Answered2017-11-09 14:10:54

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