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Found two or more red dots on my scalp and they itchy and burning feeling should i get it checked out?

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Dr. Marc Sanders answered

Yes: Burning, red bumps on the scalp can have many causes. A common thing is a staphlococcal infection, which may require an antibiotic to treat it.

Dr Karandish agreed

Answered 7/10/2016

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