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What Could Be The Red Bumps On The Back Of The Neck Which Are Not Always Painful But Sensitive To Touch?

Hi, i have several red bumps on the back of my neck just inside the hair line. They are not always painful but sometimes are very sensitive to touch in the morning when i wake up. When i spoke to my pcp he told me they were zits, but i have them for a few years now so I cannot see how they are just pimples. Any ideas?
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hi

Thanks for your query

Seems like you have developed folliculitis over the scalp.

Now firstly I would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible.
Do not apply any kind of oil over the affected area.
Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily.
Use a betadine based shampoo twice a week.

If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers.

In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment.

Hope it helps
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
MD (Dermatology)
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What Could Be The Red Bumps On The Back Of The Neck Which Are Not Always Painful But Sensitive To Touch?

Hi Thanks for your query Seems like you have developed folliculitis over the scalp. Now firstly I would advise you to keep the area clean and dry as much as possible. Do not apply any kind of oil over the affected area. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily. Use a betadine based shampoo twice a week. If inspite of the above measures, the lesion persists or continues to increase in size, then you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with pain killers. In that case, I would advise you to visit a dermatologist for proper assessment and treatment. Hope it helps Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dr Geetika Paul MD (Dermatology)