
What Causes Acne At The Hairline?

Question: Hello,
At the base of my hairline I keep getting bumps that don't look like acne and I can't figure out what they might be. Any ideas are appreciated.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
acne keloidalis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
There is a condition called as acne keloidalis nuchae.
In this acne like lesions are formed at the base of skull.
It mainly happens due to ingrown hair.
Treatment is with intralesional steroid injrction.
Can you please upload a photograph of the affected area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and a better line of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


I posted a picture of the area that has bumps to the question for you to review.
Brief Answer:
not acne keloidalis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It's not acne keloidalis.
In fact it is looking like acne only.
Are these lesions water filled?
Let me know so I can help you better.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


No they are not water filled.
Brief Answer:
adapalene and clindamycin
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Dont worry these are acne.
Apply adapalene gel in night and clindamycin gel in morning.
Do this for 15 days you will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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