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How Can I Get Rid Of Bumps On My Head?

I have a couple squishy bumps on my head. I have tried to pop them but they won't pop. How can I get rid of them? I have bad acne could it be acne? I also have a scalp condition where my scalp breaks out all the time and it itches and flakes bad. I tend to pick at it when it does that.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain that the bumps on scalp can be due to causes like Hair follicle infection or Folliculitis, allergic reaction, Impetigo etc..
On the other hand itchy and flaky scalp can be due to Seborrheic Dermatitis also known as Dandruff..
I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scraping from the scalp, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to apply a combination of antibiotic ointment over the scalp..
You can apply steroid lotion ..
Wash the scalp with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid, zinc, selenium etc..
Avoid scratching the scalp to prevent infection..
In case if itching is severe you can take antihistamine like Levocetrizine..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How Can I Get Rid Of Bumps On My Head?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain that the bumps on scalp can be due to causes like Hair follicle infection or Folliculitis, allergic reaction, Impetigo etc.. On the other hand itchy and flaky scalp can be due to Seborrheic Dermatitis also known as Dandruff.. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scraping from the scalp, blood tests etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to apply a combination of antibiotic ointment over the scalp.. You can apply steroid lotion .. Wash the scalp with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid, zinc, selenium etc.. Avoid scratching the scalp to prevent infection.. In case if itching is severe you can take antihistamine like Levocetrizine.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.