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A 40-year-old female asked:

I've had a bald spot on my scalp that itches really bad. it's red and oozing now. i've tried everything cortisone injections lazer treatment etc. hair won't grow back. i noticed lately i comb my hair and there is a ton of white bulbs at the end of ha?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
Without exam hard to tell Pl see a dermatologist at an academic center you might need a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment
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Answered Dec 19, 2021
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