A member asked:

Botflys on scalp how wud i know if i had them?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Have scalp examined : Botflys are found in central & s. America, so if you haven't traveled there, don't worry. If you have been there and you develop a bump under your skin that continues to get bigger, then there might be a botfly larva growing in your scalp. Have your doctor look at it under magnification to see if there is a pore. If you put vaseline over the pore it may suffocate the larva and it may come out!

Answered 9/28/2016

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