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Severe folliculitis on abt 60% of scalp, pus filled odorous about 1/2sq in size treated with steroid shot and antibiotic neither worked, suggestions?
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Consider ID referral: A referral to an Infectious diseases specialist may help to: 1) Determine a specific diagnosis (such as tinea capitis or hydraneitis suppurativa), 2) Prescribe a more appropriate medication (like an anti-fungal agent), 3) Find the source of infection (which you may be re-exposing yourself) , or 4) Connect to other specialists if advanced treatment is necessary (e.g. Anti-TNF therapy).
Answered 2/24/2017
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