Scalp Problems
Alternate Names : Scalp Conditions
What can be done to prevent the condition?
A person
should avoid using other people's brushes and hats to prevent lice and ringworm
of the scalp. Many scalp problems cannot be prevented.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Some scalp problems
may cause skin damage or permanent scarring of the skin. A person who has
cancer or certain other underlying conditions may need lifelong
treatment.
What are the risks to others?
Scalp problems are usually
not contagious. However, if the underlying cause is an infection, the infection
may be contagious.
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