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There's a small swelling on my scalp, on the top right area. Is this a serious condition? Is it a tumor?

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Dr. Arunabha Das General Physician | Darjeeling

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Consult any general surgeon urgently. Everything cannot be diagnosed blindly. ... Read More

Having swelling on scalp and also a lot of hairfall and dadruff! Don't know what to do ?? Why my scalp is swollen?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper assessment and treatment ... Read More

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A point in my left scalp in the top of my head is swollen and painful since a week. The swelling is not too big but of a normal size which can be felt easily and noticible by anyone on viewing it. On touching it or pushing or rubbing it also pains. I have not been injured by anything. And i dont have any other symptoms except pain on that area. I a

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Asked for Female, 19 Years 422 Views v

Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

Just consult maybe simple benign swelling of sweat glands. ... Read More

Sir i have swelling in scalp...under the root of hair..initially..i had pain ..n redness over that...bt now ...bump is being really hard ..to touch...n its painfull when im trying to push it downward ..n its not like soft ...one of hair at its root is not being properly grow over dat..

Asked for Female, 25 Years 547 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Use Doxy tablet once daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for d ... Read More

Before 2 days a hard swelling of 1.5 *1.5 cm appeared on the left side of scalp along the hairline,which later got a little subsided .bit still it was prominent.today around the same area another swelling which is hard has appeared covering double the area of previous one and encroaching into forehead. I had felt a very small pain during the first

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Asked for Female, 27 Years 134 Views v

Dr. A J Kanwar Dermatologist | Delhi

Looks like cyst See me for diagnosis Do not ignore ... Read More

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

Asked for Male, 19 Years 212 Views v

Dr. Rashique Tp General Physician | Kozhikode

Need exmaination ... Read More

I have been observing pimples and swelling in my scalp. I can also feel bumps and lines on my scalp as well. I have been gaining weight since few months that too not having that heavy diet.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 74 Views v

Ms. Ankita Bhargava Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

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Hi, we will surely help you There are many reasons of being over-weightor obese 1. Improper sleep 2. Endocrine disturbance ( thyroid/ Diabetes) 3. Psychological problem 4. Low metabolism rate 5. Stres ... Read More

Due to root touch up scalp infection has happened visited doc yesterday and started medicine but suddenly I can see eyes swelling

Asked for Female, 27 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from angioedema causing eye swelling.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct o ... Read More

Found cuts and several small boil like swelling on the scalp. Pain on pressing only can you please tell me what is this? Attached photo. Applied skin cream. Have dry skin.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this boil on scalp... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ... Read More

Swelling on the scalp area and back of the neck. Not sure what these are. They are hard and painful on applying a little pressure on them. What could be the reasons please?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Akshay Bhanarkar General Physician | Nagpur

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Hello there, please provide sufficient history to diagnose. Swelling and tenderness can be due to some muscle spasm which can be due to sudden jerk, vigorous movement of neck. If the swelling is super ... Read More

Hello doctor , What is the on scalp which looks like white dead skin. Please provide solution

Asked for Male, 28 Years 18 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Dermatologist | Lucknow

Salisia KT shampoo ... Read More

Ive been having very oily scalp and dry hair. Like, if I dont shampoo every day, my scalp starts to feel itchy and oily, but my ends are getting damaged, they feel veryyyyyy dry. Please advise.

Asked for Female, 20 Years 18 Views v

Dr. Nithin N Aesthetic Dermatologist | Bangalore

Take online consultation ... Read More

Piercing pain going from right neck into scalp from last 07 years. The pain is all the while when head is bent for sometime.

Asked for Female, 33 Years 16 Views v

Dr. Raghav Kapoor Neurologist | Delhi

It can likely be due to a nerve root compression at the level of your neck. ... Read More

I found excessive dandruff in my hair than I bald my head found that redness on scalp in a patchy way ...what should I do??

Asked for Male, 31 Years 14 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

Specific medication will treat your concern. Kindly consult online for proper treatment ... Read More

No pain no itching just pimple on scalp after prp. Is it sign of infection. Or will it heal on its own.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Simoni Sarodia Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries . ... Read More

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

Asked for Female, 26 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Ketoconazole shampoo two times a week. Montek lc one at night for five days.. ... Read More

I habe suddenly discovered by scalp looking like this.is it normal? Or i am having baldness. Please suggest. Hairfall not that much.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ... Read More

My daughter is 7 yrs old . She has scalp redness on back of head and nape of the neck from the age of 4 when I was first noticed after headshave . Now also redness . Is this indicative of any internal brain blood vessels problem . Pls advise any scan needed or the redness will resolve . She don't have itch , no hair loss

Asked for Female, 6 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Shruti Tewari Pediatric Surgeon | Bengaluru

It is nothing to be worried about if there’s no itching and the patch is not increasing in size. No scan needed. ... Read More

Scalp problem, itchy scalp , continuous itching. When consulted a local clinic found that the scalp is filled with thick layer white flakes.kindly recommend me good medication

Asked for Male, 28 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My mom had a cysts (2-3 No's) on scalp, one is big in size as shown in pic. When we met local doctor they said it may be fatty tumours. She doesn't have any pain or sense of having them on scalp until she intentionally touches them. Can you suggest me what type treatment can we go through. If we leave this can it be harmful in future?? Thank you

Asked for Female, 56 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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I have very dry scalp with lots of pimples around the scalp, I apply coconut oil every 3 days. Suggest me a good lotion to cure the pimples and one good serum to get rid of dryness in the hair.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 83 Views v

Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika Dermatologist | Visakhapatnam

Lot of other history and information is necessary to know the correct diagnosis. And hair oil should not be applied a lot and should not be left over scalp for long hours. ... Read More

I am having scalp psoariasis for the past 5 yrs and starting it was a small patch and was comtrolling bt recently there was only flare ups after every hair wash iam applying clomic s 3 percent it keeps coming again and again recently i was under stress due to my examss ..i need some other trtment for controlling this .. or any other medications and

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Asked for Female, 23 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Kapil Baheti Dermatologist | Bangalore Rural

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Psoriasis is kind of autoimmune disease, gets controlled, relapses can happen Stress usually flares up psoriasis as well hair fall, reduce stress Have balanced diet ... Read More

Hi doctor, On my scalp something rough skin grown and there is no pain and many times i removed it by scretching but again after 2,3 days it appears again. Please let me know what is this and it's treatment.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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It's a wart. ... Read More

I have dandruff and scalp is itchy and due to itchiness blood also comes and white flakes redness, please help me to this issue it's pains a lot very irritating it's

Asked for Female, 23 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Seborrheic dermatitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

Hello doctors I have been suffering with chronic scalp folliculitis for past few years, consulted various dermatologists but only temporary relief with antibiotics, is there any permanent solution for this?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Yes this is scalp folliculitis. It can be treated effectively for complete clearance. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

My scalp is itching a lot and when I am itching my scalp with fingers then dry dandruff is visible but not flaky. Please help.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I'm have face and scalp acne for now more than 3 years, I took allopathy and homeopathy in these times. Still my acne keep on coming and because of that i'm losing my hair from crown area, severe hair thinning is also there. But still my scalp acne keeps on coming, antibiotics help only till the time I take them. Once course is done they appear aga

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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Hi Sir / Medam, I have Scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am getting severe flakes or scales and severe itching on scalp. Can you please tell me best simple and easy tablet or shampoo to cure or control scalp psoriosis ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 40 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

If severe, you might need oral medication to control it initially Difficult to comment without seeing ... Read More

Hi sir / medam, I have scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am using homeopathy medicene from 3 months. I am getting severe scales or flakes in hair and getting severe itching on scalp while using homeopathy medicene . What is the reason can you please tell me ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Hi sir / medam, I have scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am using homeopathy medicene from 3 months. I am getting severe scales or flakes in hair and getting severe itching on scalp while using homeopathy medicene . What is the reason can you please tell me ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 53 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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There's a small swelling on my scalp, on the top right area. Is this a serious condition? Is it a tumor?

Having swelling on scalp and also a lot of hairfall and dadruff! Don't know what to do ?? Why my scalp is swollen?

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Sir i have swelling in scalp...under the root of hair..initially..i had pain ..n redness over that...bt now ...bump is being really hard ..to touch...n its painfull when im trying to push it downward ..n its not like soft ...one of hair at its root is not being properly grow over dat..

I am sleeping for 1.5hours on floor without pillow then I discover swelling in back of head scalp... Is it normal?

I have been observing pimples and swelling in my scalp. I can also feel bumps and lines on my scalp as well. I have been gaining weight since few months that too not having that heavy diet.

Due to root touch up scalp infection has happened visited doc yesterday and started medicine but suddenly I can see eyes swelling

Found cuts and several small boil like swelling on the scalp. Pain on pressing only can you please tell me what is this? Attached photo. Applied skin cream. Have dry skin.

Swelling on the scalp area and back of the neck. Not sure what these are. They are hard and painful on applying a little pressure on them. What could be the reasons please?

Hello doctor , What is the on scalp which looks like white dead skin. Please provide solution

Ive been having very oily scalp and dry hair. Like, if I dont shampoo every day, my scalp starts to feel itchy and oily, but my ends are getting damaged, they feel veryyyyyy dry. Please advise.

Piercing pain going from right neck into scalp from last 07 years. The pain is all the while when head is bent for sometime.

I found excessive dandruff in my hair than I bald my head found that redness on scalp in a patchy way ...what should I do??

No pain no itching just pimple on scalp after prp. Is it sign of infection. Or will it heal on its own.

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

I habe suddenly discovered by scalp looking like this.is it normal? Or i am having baldness. Please suggest. Hairfall not that much.

Scalp problem, itchy scalp , continuous itching. When consulted a local clinic found that the scalp is filled with thick layer white flakes.kindly recommend me good medication

I have very dry scalp with lots of pimples around the scalp, I apply coconut oil every 3 days. Suggest me a good lotion to cure the pimples and one good serum to get rid of dryness in the hair.

Hi doctor, On my scalp something rough skin grown and there is no pain and many times i removed it by scretching but again after 2,3 days it appears again. Please let me know what is this and it's treatment.

I have dandruff and scalp is itchy and due to itchiness blood also comes and white flakes redness, please help me to this issue it's pains a lot very irritating it's

Hello doctors I have been suffering with chronic scalp folliculitis for past few years, consulted various dermatologists but only temporary relief with antibiotics, is there any permanent solution for this?

My scalp is itching a lot and when I am itching my scalp with fingers then dry dandruff is visible but not flaky. Please help.

Hi Sir / Medam, I have Scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am getting severe flakes or scales and severe itching on scalp. Can you please tell me best simple and easy tablet or shampoo to cure or control scalp psoriosis ?

Hi sir / medam, I have scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am using homeopathy medicene from 3 months. I am getting severe scales or flakes in hair and getting severe itching on scalp while using homeopathy medicene . What is the reason can you please tell me ?

Hi sir / medam, I have scalp psoriosis from 10 years. I am using homeopathy medicene from 3 months. I am getting severe scales or flakes in hair and getting severe itching on scalp while using homeopathy medicene . What is the reason can you please tell me ?

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