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Scalp Infection

普外科

Common symptoms

头皮触痛、头皮血肿、发烧、眼睑浮肿、耳后淋巴结肿大、头皮痒

The pathology of disease

Scalp infection includes folliculitis, furuncle, carbuncle, abscess, cellulitis, tinea capitis, presenting with pustules, crusting, tenderness, alopecia, lymphadenopathy. Treatment: anti-staph/strep topical/oral antibiotics (mupirocin/cephalexin/anti-staph penicillin); oral griseofulvin/terbinafine for tinea capitis; incision/drainage if abscess; hygiene; monitor for kerion/cel lulitis; follow-up.

Common Symptoms

Pustules; crusting; tenderness; alopecia; lymphadenopathy

Causes and Pathogenesis

Bacterial/fungal follicular infection causes scalp inflammation.

Treatment

Antibiotics; antifungal if tinea; drainage if abscess

Preventive Measures

Scalp hygiene; avoid sharing combs.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.