So you’re right to take it seriously.
How to Advocate for Faster Care
Ask about urgent care or walk-in clinics
Upload photos to any telehealth or patient portal
Use phrases like:
“Non-healing, oozing scalp lesions with yellow crust for X weeks”
That language often triggers faster triage.
Final Thoughts
A scalp lesion that is oozing yellow crust and not healing is most often:
A bacterial infection
Or a fungal infection requiring prescription treatment
It’s uncomfortable, frustrating, and stressful—but it’s usually very treatable once properly identified.
