Acne all over the scalp

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Asked for Male, 31 Years

Hi, i have got small and painfull acne all over my head scalp. they popped up all of a sudden yesterday. please help. attaching image for more info.

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Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Gurgaon

Treatment for scalp folliculitis:-Cetrilak ( mild) shampoo for wash alternate day ( dilute with water) Fucidin cream for application twice daily ( over affected area ) Stop oil application over Scalp. Mupibact ointment inside nose ( both side ) for 1 month.

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Dr. Franklin Sujith Kumar Dermatologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Franklin Sujith Kumar

Dermatologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Thanks for the query..see a dermatologist near you and meanwhile for symptomatic relief apply fucidin cream twice daily.