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Small Cluster Like Rash Around Hair Follicle, Tender And Looks Like A Bump. What Could This Be?
Hello, I m an 18 year old woman, and I noticed a small cluster-like rash on my right hand based around my hair follicles. This rash does not itch , but is tender when aggravated. I took a mid-day nap and the majority pf redness and pimples went away. Today, I woke up and the rash had basically disappeared, with only a couple barely-noticable skin-colored bumps. I m not sure what this could be, and I m hoping for a possible answer. Thank you so much
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Thu, 14 Feb 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query.
You might be suffering from folliculitis of scalp.
It is a common and recurrent condition.
Usually presents with pus filled lesion,
But may present as red bumps also.
Treatment with medicated shampoos and oral antibiotics is often helpful.
Dont worry you may get relief with this.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query.
You might be suffering from folliculitis of scalp.
It is a common and recurrent condition.
Usually presents with pus filled lesion,
But may present as red bumps also.
Treatment with medicated shampoos and oral antibiotics is often helpful.
Dont worry you may get relief with this.
Please meet a dermatologist and discuss regarding this.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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