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Have boils in hair, causes severe itching. it getting automatically cured and coming again. what might be the reason and remedies to cure this.
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Furunculosis: The boils in your scalp represent an inflammation of hair follicles. The treatment consists of appropriate shampoos/topicals and oral antibiotics. This condition can be challenging and requires the expertise of a Dermatologist.
Answered 9/18/2017
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