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Pimples on head
I went to 2 dermatologist, they given medicine for a month. While consuming pimples on scalp reduces, but after stopping again it's starts
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This is chronic folliculitis of the scalp, this can be treated with medicine. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing scalp acne... specific Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Pimple on head may be due to a type of fungal Infection known as seborrheic Dermatitis or bacterial Infection.
It usually requires proper diagnosis and long Treatment.
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pls send me the pic of affected area and your complete details through direct online consulation so that I can help you in better way
Health Tips
avoid oil application in hair. wash it frequently but not daily.
avoid oily food, sweets chocolate
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Pune
Folliculitis of scalp needs a little longer treatment than 1-2 months. Its usually due to excessive oil secretion, dandruff etc
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take online consultation for the same
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do not apply hair oil
headwash daily
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Dr. Niraj Jain
Cosmetologist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
Folliculitis of scalp, don't use oil ever again, take meds intermittently
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