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Son has bald spot on head. we were told it was fungal. he's been on antibiotics for 30+days. today it is red and puffy/swollen. is this normal?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: please visit your doctor, needs re-evaluation, possible secondary infection, good luck

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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