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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On The Scalp

Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017

Question: hi I noticed my had just a little bit on and off for the last few days and I had my wife look in my hair and seen these 2 red bumps... is this cause for concern? I have done nithis unusual to get the no new products etc etc.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bacterial folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
I have viewed the image. Seems like you have bacterial folliculitis.
I suggest you to apply Mupirocin 2% ointment (T Bact Ointment), twice daily.
Avoid hair oil. Shampoo your hair daily.

Regards

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