Question 1

clear liquid oozing from scalp.. is it scalp infection?

Accepted Answer

Possible but: Without knowing more details , it would be hard to tell. If you do find pus coming out, then an infection is likely.

Question 2

chronic scalp infection with hairfall & lymphoplamacytes infiltrate in subepithlial stroma. which infection is it? please tell?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Do not assume an infection. There are various diagnoses, including but not exclusive to infections. An exam and possibly tests may illuminate the cause and thus lead to a cure.

Question 3

dr presc. ketoconazole for scalp infection, but my scalp is still itchy and it burns. why hasnt it gone away & how can i cure this?

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Not sure, but...: It could be that the medication is not potent enough - may require an additional agent. Or could be that the diagnosis is incorrect. You need to talk to your prescribing doc to figure this out.

Question 4

how long does occipital lymp nodes due to scalp infection usually take to go away? occipital lymp nodes on my scalp hasnt fully gone away been a week

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4-6 weeks: It can't take 4-6 weeks for a lymph node to go back to normal size after successful treatment of a bacterial infection, or after viral infection symptoms have otherwise resolved.  If it is stil there after that, get checked, please.

Question 5

will my daughter hair grow back after a scalp infection ?

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Maybe: It depends upon whether the infection was fungal or bacterial, how long it was ongoing before treatment, and how severe the infection was.

Question 6

can you get a scalp infection from a spontaneous csf leak?

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Rare: A CSF leak is highly unlikely in a normal individual with no prior history of trauma or surgery to the head.

Question 7

i stayed in the hotel 4 days ago. today, 4 days later, i noticed a little tiny bumps on scalp when going through the hair, not itchy. is that possible that i got a scalp infection from the hotel pillows?

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: Possible but not likely. Google head lice and look at images and compare to what you or someone else sees in your hair would be a start.

Question 8

i have this scalp infection on top of my head , it's round and comes and goes usually from sweat. hair loss and tender skin around it. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Tinea Capitis: I suspect you have tinea capitis. Other possibilities include , seborrheic dermatitis , atopic dermatitis, .Psoriasis, discoid lupus.

Question 9

does cephalexin 500mg helps for a scalp infection? my husband got red bumps and sometimes that side of his head looks dry and was given this at the er

Accepted Answer

Usually: usually except for resistant bacteria  like MRSA  Staph infection ask your doctor

Question 10

i think i have scalp infection. have rashes, pimples, extreme dandruff, lymph nodes back of neck. how to confirm it and get rid off it?

Accepted Answer

Scalp Hygiene: You should see a dermatologist, in the meantime applied a shampoo
which will be useful for fungal and bacterial infections.
It also will be useful, if you could have your hair cut Short.

As you have lymph nodes in your neck is quite possible that you have
an ongoing infection, you will require culture and sensitivity of the organism
and started on antibiotics

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Clear liquid oozing from scalp.. is it scalp infection?

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Chronic scalp infection with hairfall & lymphoplamacytes infiltrate in subepithlial stroma. which infection is it? please tell?

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Dr presc. ketoconazole for scalp infection, but my scalp is still itchy and it burns. why hasnt it gone away & how can i cure this?

A member asked:

How long does occipital lymp nodes due to scalp infection usually take to go away? occipital lymp nodes on my scalp hasnt fully gone away been a week

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Will my daughter hair grow back after a scalp infection ?

A member asked:

Can you get a scalp infection from a spontaneous csf leak?

A member asked:

I stayed in the hotel 4 days ago. today, 4 days later, i noticed a little tiny bumps on scalp when going through the hair, not itchy. is that possible that i got a scalp infection from the hotel pillows?

A member asked:

I have this scalp infection on top of my head , it's round and comes and goes usually from sweat. hair loss and tender skin around it. what is it?

A member asked:

Does cephalexin 500mg helps for a scalp infection? my husband got red bumps and sometimes that side of his head looks dry and was given this at the er

A member asked:

I think i have scalp infection. have rashes, pimples, extreme dandruff, lymph nodes back of neck. how to confirm it and get rid off it?

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