Hey there doc I have big red bumps on the back of my head and when I POP them puss comes out, but they don t go away and now I have two big bald spots on my head with no hair. I do shave my head with a electric razor but I clean it all the time what could this be and can I take care of this at home, and with what products. Thanks
You have bacterial infection of the scalp hair follicles. Shaving could be a reason behind these.
If I was your treating doctor I would have started oral antibiotics(from penicillin group e.g Amoxycillin ) for a week.
An OTC topical antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin twice daily would help in addition.
You can use a 5% cetrimide shampoo for a few days.
take care regards
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Reason For Pus-filled, Red Bumps On Back Of Head?
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM You have bacterial infection of the scalp hair follicles. Shaving could be a reason behind these. If I was your treating doctor I would have started oral antibiotics(from penicillin group e.g Amoxycillin ) for a week. An OTC topical antibacterial ointment e.g 2% mupirocin twice daily would help in addition. You can use a 5% cetrimide shampoo for a few days. take care regards