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What Causes Acne At The Hairline?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014

Question: Hello, At the base of my hairline I keep getting bumps that don't look like acne and I can't figure out what they might be. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: acne keloidalis Detailed Answer: Hello There is a condition called as acne keloidalis nuchae. In this acne like lesions are formed at the base of skull. It mainly happens due to ingrown hair. Treatment is with intralesional steroid injrction. Can you please upload a photograph of the affected area. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management. Waiting for your response. Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

I posted a picture of the area that has bumps to the question for you to review.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer: not acne keloidalis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the photograph. It's not acne keloidalis. In fact it is looking like acne only. Are these lesions water filled? Let me know so I can help you better. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

No they are not water filled.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 hours later)

Brief Answer: adapalene and clindamycin Detailed Answer: Hello Dont worry these are acne. Apply adapalene gel in night and clindamycin gel in morning. Do this for 15 days you will get relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar