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What Do Hard Bumps On The Neck Indicate?

I have these bumps that have been on my neck for the past month. They are fairly hard but I can get a little puss out of them at times. I try really hard to keep and wash my neck area every day. I ve used oxy 10 a few nights. Seems they are getting dry but are very sore. What do you think is wrong?
Mon, 26 Dec 2016
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Hi there

This seems to be folliculitis, infected hair follicles. You have not mentioned your sex, but if you are male, it occurs more frequently as a result of shaving. This also occurs in females especially in a humid environment.

To prevent this you should exfoliate your skin regularly.
Increasing your intake of vitamin c will also help, 1000mg daily for a week and then maintain a steady intake.

Apply topical mupirocin ointment to the affected areas and then compress with heat to soften once the ointment is absorbed.

You will also have to take a course of antibiotics, either bactrim or flucloxacillin. Please visit your doctor who will be able to prescribe the most appropriate antibiotic based on your medical history.

Hope this helps.
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What Do Hard Bumps On The Neck Indicate?

Hi there This seems to be folliculitis, infected hair follicles. You have not mentioned your sex, but if you are male, it occurs more frequently as a result of shaving. This also occurs in females especially in a humid environment. To prevent this you should exfoliate your skin regularly. Increasing your intake of vitamin c will also help, 1000mg daily for a week and then maintain a steady intake. Apply topical mupirocin ointment to the affected areas and then compress with heat to soften once the ointment is absorbed. You will also have to take a course of antibiotics, either bactrim or flucloxacillin. Please visit your doctor who will be able to prescribe the most appropriate antibiotic based on your medical history. Hope this helps.