What Causes Itchy Small Bumps On Scalp?

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2015

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Wed, 25 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : small bumps on my scalp that when pressed or scratched seem to release a clear fluid and the bump goes away but it itches after.

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
This sounds like a case of seborrheic dermatitis - leads to irritation and formation of bumps or scabs on the scalp.

Generally we try a shampoo that has an antifungal component such as Nizoral which can be used a couple of times per week and this can sometimes relieve symptoms very well.

You might change the normal shampoo you use on a daily basis to something like head and shoulders or an anti-dandruff type shampoo.

Thanks again for the query,

Dr. Galamaga

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