A 34-year-old female asked:
i have had an itchy scalp for a month. more around the nape of head. no lice. i also have small red bumps that are tender to touch. what could or be?
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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered
18 years experience Dermatology
Get checked out: Sounds like you may have folliculitis (an inflammation / infection of the hair follicles) or seborrheic dermatitis. See a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Both conditions respond well to treatment.
Answered on Jun 30, 2020
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Sore scalp: Two options - both OK
1: Seek a referral to another Dermatologist
2: Make an appointment to see an Infectious Disease doctor.
You should probably do ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Not specific to lice: Lice are rarely seen by the naked eye. They are tiny. The most common feature would be noticing tiny egg casings (nits) the lice attach to individual ... Read More
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