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My daughter is 4 she has really big sores on her scalp. what could these be?
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Infection likely: This is likely an infection from fungus or bacteria.It could also be a secondary problem related to head lice. An office visit would be worthwhile. Keeping the hair as clean as possible until you can get in will help.
Answered 10/9/2014
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