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  • Male
  • 29 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been dealing with an infection that keeps popping up on the back of my head, right on the scalp. I usually use soframycin, and it clears up in about 3 to 4 days, but then it just reappears after maybe 1 to 2 months. I'm trying to figure out what's causing this and what precautions I should be taking to prevent it from coming back. Any insights you could share?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

That could be fungal infection,have to take oral and topical antifungals ,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

Dr. Chandra Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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