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How To Treat A Scab On The Scalp Caused Due To A Heat Straightener?

My mom straighten my hair and the heat of the iron was on my scalp for a long time enogh to have it hurt... 4 days later I have a scab that might be the cause of what just happened but I’m not sure .... it’s light pink and it’s rough... what can I do ?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history of scab on scalp, my treatment advice is:

1. Do not scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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How To Treat A Scab On The Scalp Caused Due To A Heat Straightener?

Hello, As per your case history of scab on scalp, my treatment advice is: 1. Do not scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like Fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like Levocetirizine twice daily for 7 to 10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral fluconazole taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech