What Causes Pimples And Red Patches On Scalp?

Posted on Sun, 14 Dec 2014

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Sun, 14 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I m getting many big pimples and red patch in scalp from 4 -5 months.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest possibilities of seb. dermatitis Or psoriasis with folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you writing to us at healthcaremagic

I will keep a possibility of either seborrheic dermatitis Or scalp psoriasis with folliculitis.

I would like to request you to upload a few representative photographs of the affected area/patch so that I am able to guide you better.

Also let me know more regarding your query.
-Is there scalp scaling/dandruff?Are there any symptoms like itching?Are the bumps painful?
-Are there patches elsewhere on the body?
-What medications have you tried?Shampoos?Topical lotions? and what is the response to these?

Regards

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