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Dandruff, Pus Filled Pimples On Scalp. What Could This Be?
i have a 9 yr old daughter and I ve noticed her having dandruff like stuff on her hair lately, then i noticed that her scalp would have this pus filled pimple like sores on her scalp that are itchy and painful when touched. and these would eventually dry off and turn to white flakes that causes the dandruff. these are spreaded more on the frontal area and now even her forehead have some too... what are these?
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Hi...user.,
It is folliculitis...,
Due to Fungal infection added by bacterial infection..,
So use antfungal with antibacterial shampoo..,
Oral antiboitics course and antihistamins
It is folliculitis...,
Due to Fungal infection added by bacterial infection..,
So use antfungal with antibacterial shampoo..,
Oral antiboitics course and antihistamins
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