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Itchy Red Patches On Base Of Scull. History Of P.U.P.P.S. Is It Allergic Reaction To Topical Medication?
I have a itchy red patch at the base of my scull within my hair. It has been there, and only there as far as I know for about 1 and 1/2 months I am 25years old, 5 4 140, have an 11 month old daughter, during my last week of pregnancy developed P.U.P.P.S. other than that I ve never had any allergic reactions to any topicals or medications , I ve had a cold and sinus infection that I am on antibiotics but this started before then.
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Sun, 10 Mar 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that you might be having some local infection like fungal infection or dermatitis.
Keep scalp clean. dry and healthy.
If you have dandruff problem then go for the treatment.
Apply triple action cream.
Take Cetrizine for itching as and when required.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that you might be having some local infection like fungal infection or dermatitis.
Keep scalp clean. dry and healthy.
If you have dandruff problem then go for the treatment.
Apply triple action cream.
Take Cetrizine for itching as and when required.
Ok and bye.
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