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Can Warm Compress And An Antibacterial Cream Be Applied On The Scalp?
Hi, I have been using organic rice with distilled water to help my hair grow as it is thinning. I was instructed to use 1 cup of rice with 1 cup of water let it dry for 24 hours, strain and then use liquid in hair. I shampoo my hair, dry hair, then pour this liquid in sca!p and hair and let it dry for 1 hour i then rinse with conditioner. I started this about 1 month to 2 months ago. Since then I have notice 1 bump on scalp which is tender and painful. Unfortunately I now have 2, additional bumps and the pain is excruciating. I will stop this rice water condition and I do intend to see my pcp. In the meantime can I use a warm compress on this area and then use an antibiotic cream? HELP!!
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Yes you can use warm water with topical antibiotics.for this.most likely its folliculitis which you are having.
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Yes you can use warm water with topical antibiotics.for this.most likely its folliculitis which you are having.
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