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What Causes Sores On Scalp Filled With Pus?

I have these little sores/scabs on my scalp from when I got chickenpox, and when picked at have pus (I believe) coming out and leave a little hole in it s place. It hurts when I brush my hair, and it has happened before, but a friend disinfected it for me and the holes closed up/wentaway for a few months and it s started again...
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
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Hello,

As per your case history you are probably suffering from scalp folliculitis. My treatment advice is:
• Don't squeeze the lesions as it will worsen the condition
• Stop applying hair oil for at least 2 weeks as it may spread the disease
• Apply an antibiotic lotion like Clindamycin twice daily on scalp. Use a good antifungal shampoo like Dankare on alternate days.
• Other treatment options are oral antibiotic, oral antifungal, and NSAID 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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What Causes Sores On Scalp Filled With Pus?

Hello, As per your case history you are probably suffering from scalp folliculitis. My treatment advice is: • Don t squeeze the lesions as it will worsen the condition • Stop applying hair oil for at least 2 weeks as it may spread the disease • Apply an antibiotic lotion like Clindamycin twice daily on scalp. Use a good antifungal shampoo like Dankare on alternate days. • Other treatment options are oral antibiotic, oral antifungal, and NSAID 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