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Boils and pimples on neck

2015-09-10 17:50:17
Hi for the last few days I m having severe boils /pimples on my neck...can't understand what are these but these are spreading through out the neck and scalp.. Pls suggest some medicines and the cure of it.
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It could be folliculitis you are suffering from. Wash your scalp with Cetrimide based shampoos weekly thrice. Get your sugars checked. Avoid oiling the scalp. Keep your hair short. If it persists then Consult dermatologist for better management.

Answered2015-10-12 16:24:55

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