Question 1

what is the definition or description of: scalp defect?

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Scalp defect: Scalp defect =  congenital or acquired abnormality in scalp that is partial or full thickness.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for a scalp defect in newborn?

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Cutis aplasia: A skin defect is occasionally found on the scalp of newborns & may be finger tip sized  or as big as a grapefruit in diameter. The small defects  usually gradually become smaller with age & simple cleaning & coverage with antibiotic ointment will prevent complications. Over sized defects may overly an enlarged soft spot & a protective helmet & consultation with a plastic surgeon is in order.

Question 3

is it normal that my scalp hurts?

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Scalp hurt: No. More specific details needed to provide useful information to you.

Question 4

my scalp is always dry with flaks?

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Piece of cake: Could be seborrheic dermatitis vs psoriasis vs something else.  Once a diagnosis is made, a range of treatments are available depending on the severity of it - utilizing a combination of prescription and over the counter treatments.

Question 5

i have something living inside my scalp.

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Inside scalp: Can you please describe your symptoms?. One living thing in our head is our Brain.

Question 6

how to stop picking and scratching scalp?

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Does this tend to: be a compulsive, recurrent behavior?  See that you suffer from anxiety Disorder and ADHD. First deal with the anxiety. If that doesn't improve things - consider Behavioral therapy or Cognitive behavioral therapy for the picking and scratching. There are a # of ways to address anxiety:  behavior modification, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Acupuncture, Acupressure,

Question 7

it feels like a bug in my scalp crawling why?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesia: Chronic paresthesia or intermittent paresthesia over a long period of time is generally a sign of a neurological disease or traumatic nerve damage. Paresthesia usually arises from nerve damage due to infection, inflammation, trauma, or other abnormal process. Paresthesia is rarely due to life-threatening disorders, but it does occur as a result of stroke and tumors.

Question 8

should i massage my scalp gently or vigorously?

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Gentle to Moderate: If you massage your scalp too vigorously, you may irritate the hair follicles and cause folliculitis.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: scalp?

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Hair skin over skull: Scalp is the part of the skin on the skull, deeply attached to the skull and has the hair shafts from it.Rest of the  skin in the  head like facial skin(beard) has only 2 layers -epidermis and dermis. Scalp has 5 different layers unlike facial skin/rest of skin all over body .Scalp-s-epidermis, c-conn.Tissue, a-aponeurosis, l-loose areolar conn. Tissue and p- pericranium attached to the skull bones.

Question 10

is a scalp cyst serious?

Accepted Answer

No: Most cysts of the scalp are benign.

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