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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
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
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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
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How To Treat Small Puss Filled Bumps In The Scalp?

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