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Suggest Treatment For Rashes Filled With Fluid On Scalp

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Question : Hello, I have come here to ask about my mother. For about 5 years now my mother has had a rash on her scalp, which from what I understand is made up of scabs which ooze something. It has not gotten better over this amount of time, and now her ear is swollen with scab breakage around the back of the ear. She cut off all of her hair to try and help but that did nothing. A few months ago, she has also developed a rash all over her chest but that does not have any scabs. All of her visits to doctors/prescriptions were unhelpful and psychologically damaging for her and now I am just so worried about her, everything seems hopeless. Do you have any advice?
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Brief Answer: It can be seborrheic dermatitis. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It may be that you simply have something called seborrheic dermatitis. This is an inflammatory condition of oil-rich areas of the skin like the scalp, hairline, eyebrows, and facial creases. It often results in thickened skin that can be reddened and itchy and can lead to scaling areas that look like scabs. Although all the causes of seborrheic dermatitis are not known, it may be related in part to fungus living on the surface of the skin. The best first step in treating seborrheic dermatitis is good skin and hair hygiene. An anti-dandruff shampoo containing selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, ketoconazole (there are many available at your pharmacy) is a good first approach, as this will reduce inflammation and soften and loosen the scaling areas. Avoid picking at the areas, as this could lead to worsening inflammation or infection. Another effective remedy for scabs on scalp is by applying a steroidal cortisone cream. This is usually prescribed by a dermatologist, which would help the condition go into remission. When the scabs are removed, the cream can easily reach the scalp and treat the root cause of the scalp disease. Another method to prevent scabs on scalp is to apply moisturizer such as petroleum jelly. Regular moisturizing of the scalp can prevent dandruff and other scalp conditions that triggers scabs on scalp. Can you please describe the rash on her chest? Is it painful? Is it all over or in groups? Are they scaly? What is the color of rash? Also does she have joint pain and pitting of her nails (are their small pits formed in her nails)? Feel free to contact me. Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes Filled With Fluid On Scalp

Brief Answer: It can be seborrheic dermatitis. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It may be that you simply have something called seborrheic dermatitis. This is an inflammatory condition of oil-rich areas of the skin like the scalp, hairline, eyebrows, and facial creases. It often results in thickened skin that can be reddened and itchy and can lead to scaling areas that look like scabs. Although all the causes of seborrheic dermatitis are not known, it may be related in part to fungus living on the surface of the skin. The best first step in treating seborrheic dermatitis is good skin and hair hygiene. An anti-dandruff shampoo containing selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, ketoconazole (there are many available at your pharmacy) is a good first approach, as this will reduce inflammation and soften and loosen the scaling areas. Avoid picking at the areas, as this could lead to worsening inflammation or infection. Another effective remedy for scabs on scalp is by applying a steroidal cortisone cream. This is usually prescribed by a dermatologist, which would help the condition go into remission. When the scabs are removed, the cream can easily reach the scalp and treat the root cause of the scalp disease. Another method to prevent scabs on scalp is to apply moisturizer such as petroleum jelly. Regular moisturizing of the scalp can prevent dandruff and other scalp conditions that triggers scabs on scalp. Can you please describe the rash on her chest? Is it painful? Is it all over or in groups? Are they scaly? What is the color of rash? Also does she have joint pain and pitting of her nails (are their small pits formed in her nails)? Feel free to contact me. Regards.