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Have Huge White Bumps On Scalp. Took Antibiotic. Not Cured. Other Treatment?
I have tons upon tons of huge white bumps on my scalp , I believe it is folliculitis but two rounds of anti biotics one for 7 days and then half a year later 10 days and both times it has come back this most recent time it happened my head exploded with these large white bumps and its extremely soar at the moment, what do i do? is it curable?
Fri, 25 Jan 2013
Hello.If it is painful,it sure is folliculitis.Recurrent folliculitis require antibiotics on long term basis,almost 1-3 months.Topical shampoos and antibacterial creams will take care of local infection.Check for diabetes and immunodeficiency.
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