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Painful Sores Along The Hairline, Benzoyl Peroxide, Scalp Is Itchy And Flaky, Cause ?

I have bumps that have turned to sores along the hairline on the back of my head and neck and a few behind my ears. I thought they were pimples at first and have used benzoyl peroxide but they are not clearing up. My scalp is itchy and flaky, but I don t have sores on my scalp. The sores are painful and have a scab. What could be causing this and what can I do to help them? It looks like acne , but they kind of itch. I don t currently have bumps anywhere else except for that specific area. Even my skin on my face is pretty clear.
posted on Wed, 2 May 2012
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Thanks for using HealthCare Magic . I would be pleased to answer your question .

These could be a bacterial infection , folliculitis . They might be occurring secondary to the bacteria on your flaky scalp.
Benzoyl peroxide may not clear it up. You might need to take a short antibiotic course and apply antibiotic cream which you will get by prescription from your dermatologist .
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Painful Sores Along The Hairline, Benzoyl Peroxide, Scalp Is Itchy And Flaky, Cause ?

Hello Thanks for using HealthCare Magic . I would be pleased to answer your question . These could be a bacterial infection , folliculitis . They might be occurring secondary to the bacteria on your flaky scalp. Benzoyl peroxide may not clear it up. You might need to take a short antibiotic course and apply antibiotic cream which you will get by prescription from your dermatologist . Thanks