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I have a cluster of open sores onback of my head that won't heal for months now. sometimes they itch and bleed if scratched too hard. what could it be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Open sores: They may have been sebaceous cysts which you scratched and they became secondarily infected. See a doctor so you can get antibiotic treatment

Dr Mompoint agreed

Answered 3/3/2018

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A member asked:

I have a cluster of open sores onback of my head that won't heal for months now. sometimes they itch and bleed if scratched too hard. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Mompoint agreed

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