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2 painful bumps with itching in the scalp (above the neck). What are the causes? And how to get rid of it?

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It can be bacterial or fungal source of infection. Without examination of the skin condition and knowing the extent of involvement.. along with more information on ongoing medication or previous histo ...  Read More

Just Felt a painful bump on my scalp. I don't remember hitting my head anywhere. Photo of my scalp attached. Thank you.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

About a week ago, I noticed painful bumps on my lower scalp that ooze a rather foul smelling liquid. I applied a antibacterial wash and they have scabbed over and don't itch or burn as much. I was wondering what I should do as far as further treatment?

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Thanks for the query. This presentation can be seen with many diseases. This is limited information to make precise recommendations. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist to understand the con ...  Read More

I am facing this issue from 3 years. small bumps on whole scalp,upper chest and back which pains and itchy too.all these bumps have white yellowish beads in it which comes out in hand on scratching and gets scarred after that.it's most prominent on scalp.After a day of washing scalp(very dry at that time),it starts paining on scalp skin and withing

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I have itchy and painful little bumps on my scalp. They don't have any puss, they just cause pain and itch occassionally. I am currently have a bit of long hair(they are reaching down my eyes now). What could be the reason for the same and what can I do to cure this?

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Fungal infection.. Also called jock itch, when occurs in groin.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearance.. May be red or ...  Read More

I am having many red bumps on my scalp which are very painful when touched by comb or something else. And it's everywhere on the scalp , one goes other appears. I shampoo my hair daily. What should I do?

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I am having small pimple like bump on hair scalp sometimes they are painful. Only when we touch scalp we can feel them . There is lot of hair fall.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing pimple on scalp.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation fo ...  Read More

I have a bump like huge pimple on my scalp. Yesterday it was painful and huge but today it almost disappeared. I can still feel it and it still hurts. Should I do something or let it heal on its own?

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There are many reasons for hair fall. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal ...  Read More

Yesterday there was no bump but today in morning when i saw there was a bump on my scalp. No itching no pus discharge no painful nothing Only swelling

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing the bump... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for deta ...  Read More

Coin size bump on scalp form last 3 month no change in shape and size not painful even .black in center and red from outer area feels soft when touched and dont psin after touching

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

For the last two days there's been a painful bump on my eye lid (pic attached). 32 years., male. (Light smoker).

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You need to visit your ophthalmologist ...  Read More

I have a flesh-colored raised bump on my scalp. It is not painful or itchy and doesn’t bleed. I’m not sure how long it has been there. Could this be a common benign growth, and should I get it examined in person?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Why am I having an itchy scalp and bumps after applying 5% topical minoxidil? Two years back when I started, i didn't face any such issues. After a long time, I started applying again and now i have this issue.

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I am having an ingrown hair bump, since 1 week, it is not painful. It is on pubic area, will it get healed on it's own or any cream needs to be applied. Please suggest.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I have a small red bump on my scalp for a few years . It feels like a tiny lump with a peelable or flaky surface, not painful or itchy. I’m unsure if it’s a wart, infection, or cyst. What could it be, and can I use any ointment or shampoo for it? I’m from Tamil Nadu, India.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My condition has been growing since 4 years, before that I had beautiful skin. My skin is red and has painful bumps that don't pop. I am getting it on my nose and under my eyes too as shown in the picture. I have used Physiogel for moisturiser, glogeous face wash, la shield sunscreen, desoadd, vitamin D3, and other vitamins but the problem still pe

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have started getting painful bumps in my private parts, initially they used to appear once in 6-7 months, but now I'm getting them very frequently, mostly before my periods... sometimes they have pus or blood inside

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See a dermatologist in person please ...  Read More

I'm have face and scalp acne for now more than 3 years, I took allopathy and homeopathy in these times. Still my acne keep on coming and because of that i'm losing my hair from crown area, severe hair thinning is also there. But still my scalp acne keeps on coming, antibiotics help only till the time I take them. Once course is done they appear aga

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have a small bump on my left eye. It was larger before but has since shrunk. It’s not painful, but I’ve had it for about 3–4 weeks and it hasn’t gone away.

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Hi doctore, I am having scalp acne with itchy bumps..once it started I feel some itchiness in shoulder, back and chest Previously when I come across this issue I used ketokenazole shampoo and deriva cms gel for acne ...it stopped but after couple of weeks it's coming back ...but once the scalp acne formed this acne issue happening in face and body

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I saw bumps around my penis gland they are very small can it is a serious problem.these bumps are not painful.

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I used wishcare hair serum 3-4 times and after that i got an itchy scalp with small bumps. Now i have stopped using it 10 days back but itching is still there. What can i do about it?

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Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment. Specific medication will improve condition. ...  Read More

My mother had a deep cut on her finger a few weeks ago while cutting a plant. We consulted a doctor and used ointments as advised. The wound healed, but now there is a hard bump at the site which causes pain when she uses her hand. She has been diabetic since 2012 and is on daily medication, with her sugar levels under control. We are concerned abo

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I have been suffering with these bumps on my scalp from 2 years. They are not itchy but shed skin frequently and hair is lost in that area. What could be these bumps?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi, I am having red painful bumps on inner thighs from last 2 months. My local doctor gave me Asidrem-OC cream. It heals when I apply but this red allergy come again very soon in 2-3 days. I then thought it could be Syphilis 2nd stage as per my symptoms as its painful, but the test came negative. Could you please guide what it can be. Attached p

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

The skin under the foreskin of my penis is filled with flat circular reddish inflamed bumps that gives of foul smelling whitish discharge. It hurts when I try to clean the area with water as it burns. It also hurts a bit when I try to pull down the forskin. I don't have any pain during urination. My penis head doesn't have this bumps.

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Need to get yourself tested for infections Treatment can be started empirically ...  Read More

I have felt a pimple like thing towards the end of vagina and before Anus/hip in the front itself half inside and outside When I tried looking at it through a camera, it looked white headed but I'm not sure what it is, it's painful, stinging. Kindly look and please let me know what can be immediately done and is it scary and what it is

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By ur posted pic,it looks like small heat boil... Take antibiotics and painkiller if it is painful Consult me for prescription ...  Read More

Respected Dr., A hard bump is growing on my cheek and it is painful to touch and it feels warm and red. It pains very badly please suggest what to do. Thanking you in advance.

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It’s probably a nodular acne or a bacterial infection You will need to take oral antibiotics A proper questioning would help ...  Read More

I've been using the Ketoconazole Shampoo (Keraglo AD) for a few months now. Whole my dandruff was back in control, I started noticing a few bumps on the back of the head on my scalp that were painful to touch. However, since they weren't severe, I continued using the shampoo. Now since I've reduced the Frequency of application as directed by the de

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctor, i could see a tiny painful bump above my tonsil , i have attached the images kindly suggest me anything serious i could feel a mild pain when I touch it

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This is an inflammatory granule.. ...  Read More

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