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What Does A Sore On The Head Indicate?

my child has a sore on the side of her head that started the size of a dime and was scalie on the outside edges and sponge in the center. Took her to doctor and they thought it was ringworm. was given cream. 7 days later it is the size of a quarter gray in color and sponge in the center the outer edges are almost black. to he to er and they did not know what it is.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As the swelling is soft to touch and boggy, it may be due to fungal infections called as kerion. You may need anti fungal treatment for the same.

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What Does A Sore On The Head Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As the swelling is soft to touch and boggy, it may be due to fungal infections called as kerion. You may need anti fungal treatment for the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. .