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How To Treat Small Puss Filled Bumps In The Scalp?
Hi, my hair is natural but i have been getting these small bumps on my scalp in different areas. It hurts so bad & when i pop them the pus is yellow or greenish. The bumps are not leaving bald spots but at times my head seems pressure filled... gettin scary
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Hi,
It may be folliculitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
I would recommend you to apply antibiotic cream on the lesions and to take cap Doxycycline 100 mg daily for few months.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
It may be folliculitis. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.
I would recommend you to apply antibiotic cream on the lesions and to take cap Doxycycline 100 mg daily for few months.
Hope this helps.
Dr.Ilyas Patel, Dermatologist
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