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My niece has two black spots on her scalp. it's hard for her to go to sleep. they look like blackhead pimples but are large. is it staph infection?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

I'm worried too: You are correct. Especially since it's painful, this is the bad staph until proved otherwise. Have her seen now.

Answered 4/2/2016

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A member asked:

My niece has two black spots on her scalp. it's hard for her to go to sleep. they look like blackhead pimples but are large. is it staph infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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