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Small pimple like eruptions on scalp

2017-10-16 03:42:34
Reoccurring small pimple like eruptions on the scalp; painful, swollen, red in colour; localized to side and back of the scalp area (area frequently in touch with the pillow), often appearing in clusters; major eruptions happen after application of hair oil; normally, reoccurs every 1-2 months; topical medicine recommended was Mometasone Furote and fusidic acid cream (causes temporary relief)
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You may be having recurrent folliculitis and mometasone is a steroid which will aggravate the problem. I think you are from Bombay so Please call me and visit my clinic for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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