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Darkpink patches on scalp
I've dark pink patches on scalp caused due to itching, small phodis which gets busted while itching, today while shaving head those small phodis got busted and blood came out of it, have applied telcom powder on it temporarily and blood has dried, please assist me what should I do. Thanks. Ritesh
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You are probably suffering from folliculitis of scalp which means theres inflammation in your hair follicle which is causing pus discharge.you will have to take oral medications and apply topical antibiotic cream and shampoo.
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kindly visit dermatologist
Health Tips
don't try to prick the lesions on scalp it will increase the chances of infection.Donot apply talcum powder.
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