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Hi, i have like permanent boils on my scalp, on and off from last 5-6 years. they are not that intense! please suggest some medicated shampoo for this?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

SCALP BOILS: HAVE YOU SEEN A DOCTOR FOR THESE "PERMANENT" SCALP BOILS? DERMATOLOGY IS A VISIBLE SPECIALTY. THEY MAY BE CYSTS, NOT BIILS. THERE IS NO SHAMPOO FOR WHAT YOU DESCRIBE. PLEASE SEE YOUR REGULAR DOCTOR OR, BETTER YET, SEE A DERMATOLOGIST

Answered 5/29/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i have like permanent boils on my scalp, on and off from last 5-6 years. they are not that intense! please suggest some medicated shampoo for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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