What Causes Pimples On The Scalp?

Posted on Tue, 16 May 2017

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Tue, 16 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have a bunch of small eruptions, like blind pimples on my scalp. Some are tender, some itch.I tried alternating dandruff shampoos but no change.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole shampoo, topical & oral antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily.
Also for better results I would recommend you to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily for 2 weeks.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj