What Does White Pimple Looking Sores On Scalp Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 1 Jun 2014

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Sun, 1 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have sml white pimple looking sores on my scalp some are swollen warm and very sore, I have picked at them , however they are not itchy. I'm 44 female, have had an iron infusion a year ago, and have always been anaemic. I'm embarrassed to go to the dr's. what is the cause? What treatment is required? Hope u can help me

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

From the short description given so far, it looks like folliculitis which is infection of hair follicles.
It would be more helpful if you send me the clinical photograph for further assessment.
Do not worry will surely help you and things can be taken care off.

Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar