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Scalp Folliculitis
Recurrent Follicitis(Pimples pussed in head)-I have this problem from last 3 years as i have consulted many doctors and took many medicines , shampoos ,Gels..etc but during the course of medicine this thing erase or gone but after 1 week on completion of course the problem back to square one.
Took medicines like AUGMENTIN and other anti biotics, Betadine AD shampoo and various gels but nothing changes
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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 sides) for one month.
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Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia
Trichologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
You could be having some form of seborrhoeic dermatitis or severe dandruff which requires continous maintenance to keep it at bay.
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Refer Understanding Dandruff" by Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/understanding-dandruff-8830/post
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