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I have small red painful bumps on my scalp along with dry scalp. would it be bad if i picked it open? how do i home treat?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Foolish?: I am not sure what your red bumps are but if you pick these they could be come infected and could develop a cellulitis. I would see your doc and have him /her review what is ongoing. If the doc can treat it fine otherwise see a derm doc and have them tell you what it is and how treated appropriately. foolish if you home treat

Answered 3/10/2015

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