A member asked:

My wife has a real bad case of dandruff she will ask me to look at her scalp and i have seen pimples that were full of a yellowish pus. what to do?

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Doctor to examine it: Dandruff (seborrhea) is common. Shampoos with zinc, salicylic acid, selenium, or coal tar are sold in many stores. Nizoral shampoo (contains anti-fungal) is also available. Doctors may also recommend cortisone or kenalog (triamcinolone) sprays. Prevent dryness (don't wash hair too often). A primary doctor or dermatologist can look for psoriasis, eczema, or fungal infections if unusual or worrisome scalp symptoms.

Answered 6/30/2014

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