A female asked:
i have hard scabs on my head when removed they have a clear, sticky clear pus that comes out it has an odor and the scabs are extremely thick and feel?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Question cut off: But I would definitely recommend that these be medically assessed.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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Evaluation: This needs to be seen to determine whether it needs to be drained or can respond to antibiotics. Please do not wait for long as it is getting worse.
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