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Nevus Sebaceous Infection on Scalp

2019-11-15 09:00:17
I had birthmark on my scalp. Around 15 years back i got sore and puss has been coming out of it since. How to treat this?.. Others doctors are asking for exicision while I want to heal it thru homeopathy. Pls suggest
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If the diagnosis is confirmed, then excision is the only modality of treatment whether surgically or by laser

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Nevus sebaceous is better treated by surgery. First undergo biopsy to confirm diagnosis

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Undergo  laser removal therapy...for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos.

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