Question 1

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 2

can dandruff or scalp fungal infection cause excessive hair loss and bald spots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fungal infection of the skin may cause hair loss. It would be prudent to consult a dermatologist.

Question 3

health good no scalp infection, illness.did excessive ejaculation of sperm fr 2 yrs increase testosterone level very high cause baldness at age20?

Accepted Answer

No: So testosterone (t) is converted into dihydrotestosterone (dht) which is can cause hair loss. Therefore, higher t might lead to higher dht. But those w/normal t can have relatively higher dht, too. Don't forget that genetics has a big factor in hair loss (think male pattern baldness) so look at your dad, his brothers (your uncles), your dad's dad, etc, & your brothers. Medications can lower dht.

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

: 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 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

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 7

fungus infection on scalp what can i do to stop hair loss.

Accepted Answer

Treat the infection: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, etc, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 8

what is the pattern of hair loss/thinning if there were a fungal infection on scalp? would the hair be thinning in specific places only?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: The skin looks different if it is fungal infected.

Question 9

what medications treat hair & scalp fungal infection from candida albicans? cbc positive for candida albicans, had oral thrush, now pain in scalp, hair loss with visible budding yeast & pseudohyphae.

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection : You can try using Nizoral (ketoconazole) which is used for fungal infections of scalp but i doubt that it will work. I believe for best results you will need to take oral medication but ideally you should see a dermatologist for help.

Question 10

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.

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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?

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Can dandruff or scalp fungal infection cause excessive hair loss and bald spots?

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Health good no scalp infection, illness.did excessive ejaculation of sperm fr 2 yrs increase testosterone level very high cause baldness at age20?

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:

Will my daughter hair grow back after a scalp infection ?

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

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Fungus infection on scalp what can i do to stop hair loss.

A member asked:

What is the pattern of hair loss/thinning if there were a fungal infection on scalp? would the hair be thinning in specific places only?

A member asked:

What medications treat hair & scalp fungal infection from candida albicans? cbc positive for candida albicans, had oral thrush, now pain in scalp, hair loss with visible budding yeast & pseudohyphae.

A member asked:

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

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