Cami Jackson
10-13-2006, 01:18 AM
Hello
My husband was diagnosed with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp a few weeks ago. I was wondering if this condition is contagious? The doctor gave a sketchy answer and I would like to be sure. He works out with my son and they both place their heads on the same sweaty surface, so I was worried about him to. Any information would be appreciated.
Cami
My husband was diagnosed with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp a few weeks ago. I was wondering if this condition is contagious? The doctor gave a sketchy answer and I would like to be sure. He works out with my son and they both place their heads on the same sweaty surface, so I was worried about him to. Any information would be appreciated.
Cami
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Melissa765
10-14-2006, 04:53 PM
It's not supposed to be contagious (because the infection is in the lower layers of the skin, not the epidermis [top layer]). That being said, I still wouldn't want to come in contact with it, just incase one became an open sore and the infection leaked out. Hope this helps! :)
patmang
10-22-2007, 06:44 PM
bad news folks. i was diagnosed at 18 and now i am 25. 6 surgerys, countless doctor's appointments, meds. and dermatologists i am still dealing with the same problem except it gets worse day by day.
good luck.
my head feels like it was grazed by the top of a shot gun bullet.
good luck.
my head feels like it was grazed by the top of a shot gun bullet.
patmang
10-26-2007, 03:48 PM
oh and it hasnt shown that ita contaious.
this disease has ****ed up my whole life. i bleed spontaniously, cant sleep because it hurts so bad, my head looks like a battle field.
and its incurable.
if yr son breaks out its something else. get several opinions i got 6.
doctors are just people who went to school for a long time. i was mis-diagnosed, falsely treated, ect. ect.
esp. dermatologists. do yr own research a message board is a good start.
and youll be lucky if your husband dosent kill himself.
this disease has ****ed up my whole life. i bleed spontaniously, cant sleep because it hurts so bad, my head looks like a battle field.
and its incurable.
if yr son breaks out its something else. get several opinions i got 6.
doctors are just people who went to school for a long time. i was mis-diagnosed, falsely treated, ect. ect.
esp. dermatologists. do yr own research a message board is a good start.
and youll be lucky if your husband dosent kill himself.