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What Causes Pimples On The Scalp?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2017
Question: I have a bunch of small eruptions, like blind pimples on my scalp. Some are tender, some itch.I tried alternating dandruff shampoos but no change.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole shampoo, topical & oral antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
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If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily.
Also for better results I would recommend you to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily for 2 weeks.
Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Pimples On The Scalp?

Brief Answer: Ketoconazole shampoo, topical & oral antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to use a ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or fusidic acid cream on the affected areas twice daily. Also for better results I would recommend you to take capsule doxycycline 100 mg once daily for 2 weeks. Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. Regards Dr Asmeet