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Pimples On Scalp, Diagnosed As Scalp Folliculitis, Prescribed Azee And Flutibact. Pimples Have Returned. Suggest Remedy
Question: My scalp has pimples/acne spread all over, but limited to scalp only. These pimples ache while combing and are there since almost 2 years. The condition was examined at Fortis Hospital, Mohali where the doctor diagnosed it as Scalp Folliculitis and prescribed Azee 500 mg tablets and Flutibact ointment. The prescription worked for few days but later it became ineffective and acne returned. Some local skin specialists prescribed ketoconazole based shampoo and medicines related to fungal infection but none of them worked.
Acne tend to become dense and more painful for few days and then less painful for few days. Also, they dry up and crust in few days.
Please suggest a remedy.
Acne tend to become dense and more painful for few days and then less painful for few days. Also, they dry up and crust in few days.
Please suggest a remedy.
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for posting your query.
Acne or similar lesions can occur on scalp, back and shoulders apart from face, I understand that these are frustrating and they tend to recur over time.
If the lesions are erupting repeatedly and are painful, then a course of antibiotic like oral clindamycin, cefdinir etc. should be started by the dermatologist in the prescribed dose.
Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for stopping such lesions in future but can only be prescribed after proper counselling and lipid profile tests.
Fucibet contains steroid and only gives temporary relief rather if applied for long can increase the problem.
Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra
Thanks for posting your query.
Acne or similar lesions can occur on scalp, back and shoulders apart from face, I understand that these are frustrating and they tend to recur over time.
If the lesions are erupting repeatedly and are painful, then a course of antibiotic like oral clindamycin, cefdinir etc. should be started by the dermatologist in the prescribed dose.
Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for stopping such lesions in future but can only be prescribed after proper counselling and lipid profile tests.
Fucibet contains steroid and only gives temporary relief rather if applied for long can increase the problem.
Regards
Dr.Rohit Batra
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