Symptoms Of Scalp Infections- 448 Questions Answered

I am facing scalp infection problem. i dont know why this happen but if you explain me about the symptoms then i will tell you.

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Dr. Vivek Mehta Dermatologist/Cosmetologist | Delhi

Do u have boils or scales? Is there any pain? ... Read More

I have been suffering from severe hairfall and itching.it seems that there is some type of infection in my scalp.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. T ... Read More

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I have swollen lymph nodes, hair fall ,itchy scalp is it scalp infection? Is the hair fall from infection reversible? My hair is less denser in crown is it due to male pattern baldness or scalp infection . My doctor suggested me finestride and minoxidil If it is scalp infection how to cure it?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... Read More

I have fungus infection on my scalp. its too irritating some white stuff clotting there. i need a remedy for this .

Asked for Male, 18 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Show a Dermatologist. Meanwhile use scalpe shampoo. Apply Candid lotion twice a day. Avoid hair styling gel or other irritants. ... Read More

Seems like it is fungus infection on my scalp, I wanted to know what would be the best solution for this

Asked for Male, 26 Years 196 Views v

Dr. Faizan Kalekhan Dermatologist | Kasargod

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At home, you will have to stop oiling your scalp. Treatment has to be given after Consultation as taking it by yourself can lead you to side effects and more problems ... Read More

I get this dandruff which is big and flaky. My age is 29 and i am a male. Is it a symptom of scalp psoriasis? What are all the symptoms of scalp psoriasis? Will there be itching? Will the scalp be red? Can it be seen on any other part of body? Will it cause headache also?

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

Cannot say that until I see the rashes. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I have scalp infection ,intense itching and hair loss Problem last from 1.5 year. It seem to like my scalp skin is peeling all over the head. i am using ketoconazole 2% shampoo after Doctor Consultation but problem became worst.Please Suggest me what should i do .

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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Thanks for the query. Severe dandruff could indicate dandruff itself which is significant or can indicate beginning of some other skin condition like Seborrheic dermatitis or Scalp psoriasis. Based on ... Read More

My scalp is very itchy and flaky and and losing hair in some spots. Seems like some fungal infection.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

I have this pimple type infection on my scalp from 2 days and it's pain a lot. Please suggest antibiotic or any ointment. And what is this??

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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Hi I got scalp infection on my back head side so please can anyone suggest a cream or a oil I am 32years if age

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

I had a breast biopsy 6 months before. Now I had one-time dried yellow discharge from the nipple. I also have pain and heat in that breast. No active discharge now. I’m worried about infection or blocked duct. Please advise.

Asked for Female, 42 Years 76 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B S Obstetrician | Bangalore

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It seems like infection Connect ... Read More

No pain no itching just pimple on scalp after prp. Is it sign of infection. Or will it heal on its own.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Simoni Sarodia Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ... Read More

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

Asked for Female, 26 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Ketoconazole shampoo two times a week. Montek lc one at night for five days.. ... Read More

I have an infection in my head. Can you tell me exactly what it is and how to cure it? It causes me a lot of itching and the same thing happens on my beard too and I have had this for the last 3 years.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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

Hello doctor oral thrush or loose motion is primarily symptom of acute hiv infection ? Suppose some one is infected from his befire one or two month and having oral thrush and loose motion from 15 days later but report hiv duo is negative ? Is it possible that body produces physical symptoms but hiv combo antigen and antibody report come negative

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Dr. Satyan Nanal Sexologist | Pune

Need to know few more details history on call and share reports for guidance evaluation and advice take proper knowledge and counseling advice to clear your douts call me ... Read More

Can I have griseofulvin 500mg for my dandruff and scalp problem? Scalp have hard sticky patches due to dandruff

Asked for Female, 32 Years 256 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hello Doctors, For 20 days I have been seeing these kinds of patches on my scalp, they are not itchy but if I scratch then dandruff like powder would come off. I think I have these patches in around 5 to 6 places but not the entire scalp. I applied coconut oil thinking it would go, but didn't see any changes. Can you please guide what this is and h

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Asked for Female, 33 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hey I am having a dry hair scalp problem my skin gets dry soo fast especially in winters and my hairs have white patches not exactly patches maybe but dandruff patches , if I apply moisturizer it goes away for sometime but the dryness is increasing, can you sugesst some solution.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 204 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Last I have treated for lymph nodes and infection plus cough with general antibiotic.still the problem is not solved.lymph nodes raised again with cough and chills.i got this after leg injury.i think I got some bacteria in bloodstream after that injury.what test to be done.

Asked for Female, 24 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Singh General Physician | Lucknow

Please schedule an appointment for a proper evaluation and treatment plan. ... Read More

I have noticed red patches on 1 month baby scalp, what is that, whether this is an infection or normal skin condition

Asked for Female, 31 Years 458 Views v

Dr. SK KJM Alisha Pediatrician | Lucknow

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Hi. need to see to confirm. Please consult online ... Read More

My friend had unprotected MSM oral in February , in March had mild fever for 2 days and sore throat that is persisting for more than 1 month , also recently after fasting in Navratri for 9 days , he lost 5kg weight and also had diarrhea after that , so all these symptoms including loss of 5kg weight in 9 days be a symptom of early HIV ? How probabl

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 170 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Can anybody plz tell me that can scalp biopsy detect bacterial, fungal,viral infection in scalp ???.

Asked for Female, 19 Years 109 Views v

Dr. M D Priyanka Dermatologist | Visakhapatnam

It can but to know regarding these infections scalp biopsy is not necessary Trichoscopy clinical examination can help ... Read More

Plz can you tell what are the symptoms of urinary tract infection...I am very much worried about this

Asked for Female, 24 Years 3032 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Last 2 - 3 days , I am feeling pain on scalp when touched. I have dandruff too. So is it for scalp infection or any underlying cause ??

Asked for Female, 20 Years 69 Views v

Dr. J Ravikiran General Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

Here is my mom's scalp.. what's the reason behind this?? Anyone please help me.. Sometimes it feels itchy.. Nd painful too..

Asked for Female, 21 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hi, My Neice is 1 year old and she has got a black lesion on her scalp front side. Please refer the image. Is it any fungal infection?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Hello ! Use spoo shampoo ... Read More

I have ear infection and urine infection And i wanna know If I use Minoxidil 10% on scalp So will it spread my urine infection and ear infection To my brain?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Sarika Rautwar General Physician | Aurangabad

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No ... Read More

There is mild symptoms but culture report says here is a infection in 28 week pregnancy. Is it safe to take norflox 400 . Had spotting in 27 week pregnancy.

Asked for Female, 36 Years 120 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect please ... Read More

Hello doctor, My son got some scalp infection after i removed his craddle cap. Please tell me if this is serious or any medication required?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings use baby shampoo and if it's infected we need to start Medicines so kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you ... Read More

Hi, Does ayurveda provides treatments on scalp related symptoms like white layer on scalp, pimples on scalp, little hair fall, scalp itching, reappearing dandruff, dry scalp etc?

Asked for Male, 24 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shivkumar M Ayurveda | Hyderabad

Yes... You can consultant any ayurveda physician you will get benefit ... Read More

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I am facing scalp infection problem. i dont know why this happen but if you explain me about the symptoms then i will tell you.

I have been suffering from severe hairfall and itching.it seems that there is some type of infection in my scalp.

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

I have swollen lymph nodes, hair fall ,itchy scalp is it scalp infection? Is the hair fall from infection reversible? My hair is less denser in crown is it due to male pattern baldness or scalp infection . My doctor suggested me finestride and minoxidil If it is scalp infection how to cure it?

I have fungus infection on my scalp. its too irritating some white stuff clotting there. i need a remedy for this .

Seems like it is fungus infection on my scalp, I wanted to know what would be the best solution for this

I get this dandruff which is big and flaky. My age is 29 and i am a male. Is it a symptom of scalp psoriasis? What are all the symptoms of scalp psoriasis? Will there be itching? Will the scalp be red? Can it be seen on any other part of body? Will it cause headache also?

I have scalp infection ,intense itching and hair loss Problem last from 1.5 year. It seem to like my scalp skin is peeling all over the head. i am using ketoconazole 2% shampoo after Doctor Consultation but problem became worst.Please Suggest me what should i do .

My scalp is very itchy and flaky and and losing hair in some spots. Seems like some fungal infection.

I have this pimple type infection on my scalp from 2 days and it's pain a lot. Please suggest antibiotic or any ointment. And what is this??

Hi I got scalp infection on my back head side so please can anyone suggest a cream or a oil I am 32years if age

I had a breast biopsy 6 months before. Now I had one-time dried yellow discharge from the nipple. I also have pain and heat in that breast. No active discharge now. I’m worried about infection or blocked duct. Please advise.

No pain no itching just pimple on scalp after prp. Is it sign of infection. Or will it heal on its own.

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

I have an infection in my head. Can you tell me exactly what it is and how to cure it? It causes me a lot of itching and the same thing happens on my beard too and I have had this for the last 3 years.

Can I have griseofulvin 500mg for my dandruff and scalp problem? Scalp have hard sticky patches due to dandruff

Hey I am having a dry hair scalp problem my skin gets dry soo fast especially in winters and my hairs have white patches not exactly patches maybe but dandruff patches , if I apply moisturizer it goes away for sometime but the dryness is increasing, can you sugesst some solution.

Last I have treated for lymph nodes and infection plus cough with general antibiotic.still the problem is not solved.lymph nodes raised again with cough and chills.i got this after leg injury.i think I got some bacteria in bloodstream after that injury.what test to be done.

I have noticed red patches on 1 month baby scalp, what is that, whether this is an infection or normal skin condition

Can anybody plz tell me that can scalp biopsy detect bacterial, fungal,viral infection in scalp ???.

Plz can you tell what are the symptoms of urinary tract infection...I am very much worried about this

Last 2 - 3 days , I am feeling pain on scalp when touched. I have dandruff too. So is it for scalp infection or any underlying cause ??

Here is my mom's scalp.. what's the reason behind this?? Anyone please help me.. Sometimes it feels itchy.. Nd painful too..

Hi, My Neice is 1 year old and she has got a black lesion on her scalp front side. Please refer the image. Is it any fungal infection?

I have ear infection and urine infection And i wanna know If I use Minoxidil 10% on scalp So will it spread my urine infection and ear infection To my brain?

There is mild symptoms but culture report says here is a infection in 28 week pregnancy. Is it safe to take norflox 400 . Had spotting in 27 week pregnancy.

Hello doctor, My son got some scalp infection after i removed his craddle cap. Please tell me if this is serious or any medication required?

Hi, Does ayurveda provides treatments on scalp related symptoms like white layer on scalp, pimples on scalp, little hair fall, scalp itching, reappearing dandruff, dry scalp etc?

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