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How Can Acne On The Scalp Be Treated?

I have bad break out of acne that nothing has helped for almost two years now it has gone to my scalp..the doctor has given me several different drugs that have not helped..it can feel like burning and itching..I m 78 years old and have loose joint syndrome ..can I be helped by seeing a rheumatologist? I don t have the money and a way to pay...I didn t know that this wasn t free
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The main cause for acne on the scalp is that cells and oil get stuck in the hair follicles.
Some suggestions about the treatment are:
-use over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointments such as bacitracin and neomycin
-You may require oral prescribed antibiotics
-Wash the affected scalp regularly with a gentle shampoo.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Acne On The Scalp Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The main cause for acne on the scalp is that cells and oil get stuck in the hair follicles. Some suggestions about the treatment are: -use over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointments such as bacitracin and neomycin -You may require oral prescribed antibiotics -Wash the affected scalp regularly with a gentle shampoo. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.