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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Need Help
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Need Help
by Donna, Nov 12, 2000 12:00AM
For about 6 months now my husband has been getting several small red bumps on his scalp. He scratches them until they bleed. At first we thought that they may be flea bites or something like that. This keeps continuing. I was wondering if there were a shampoo or something that he could use, or if you have any suggestions on what this may be.
Thanks so much
Thanks so much
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
, Nov 13, 2000 12:00AM
Donna:
Bumps like the ones you describe are not dandruff and don't respond to dandruff shampoos. I would go to the drugstore and get 1)pramoxine lotion or gel--apply as needed whenever it tiches, so he won't scratch and 2) hydrocortisone 1% cream or lotion--apply twice a day. (Both products are over-the-counter.) These should help the spots heal and nip new ones in the bud. If this doesn't help, see a dermatologist, but give it a week or 2.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Bumps like the ones you describe are not dandruff and don't respond to dandruff shampoos. I would go to the drugstore and get 1)pramoxine lotion or gel--apply as needed whenever it tiches, so he won't scratch and 2) hydrocortisone 1% cream or lotion--apply twice a day. (Both products are over-the-counter.) These should help the spots heal and nip new ones in the bud. If this doesn't help, see a dermatologist, but give it a week or 2.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
I was wondering if there is a cure for this or some suggestions that might help?