Suggest treatment for painful sores on scalp
Patient: My 3 year old has multiple (counted 10) oozing scabs in his scalp. They ooze yellow puss, they don t seem to bother him but can be seen through his hair and his hair is matting around them. He usually has one or two but these have appeared within the last day. He won t let us touch them. Doctor: Hi Dear welcome to the HCM Infected seborrhic dermatitis  is the probable diagnosis.Can be treated with antibiotic  like cephalexin for a week with recommended doses.Ketoconzole shampoo 2% to be done twice weekly regularly for many weeks . so that fungal infection is properly eradicated.Avoid oil application.Hairs to be washed daily and dried.Hope the query is answered.thanks