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Several Bumps On The Back Of Head, Feels Like Massive Pimples, Itchy Sometimes. Will It Go Away ?

I have several bumps on the back of my head that feel like massive pimples they appeared around the same time I had a bad cramp in my neck. Ibuprofen helps me sleep (reduces pain and swelling) but after four days or five they seem to be no better if not worse. They are occasionally itchy, have been washed daily with soap water and shampoo and rinse. I have done my best to leave them alone but have itched a little. None seem to be coming to a head? Will time heal this? Otherwise ordinary health.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HealthcareMagic.
As per your query you have several bumps on the back of head, feels like massive pimples.
The characteristic feature appears to be problem folliculitis. This is a common problem due to simple infection in the skin causing redness and pus.
You have not told your age and the time since the problem is present. Even then go for blood sugar check up. If it is normal then there is nothing to be worried. You can take a course of antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxil for 5 days along with pain killers.
Do not scratch or even try to touch the area unnecessarily, apply any antibacterial cream such as fucidin or mupirocin or gentamicin 2 times a day in a very thin layer so that it should not be visible to naked eye.
The things will be totally alright by simple measures so do not worry.
I hope these information's will help you. If you have further queries I will be happy to help.
"Wish you good health"
Regards,
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD (Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
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Several Bumps On The Back Of Head, Feels Like Massive Pimples, Itchy Sometimes. Will It Go Away ?

Hi, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to HealthcareMagic. As per your query you have several bumps on the back of head, feels like massive pimples. The characteristic feature appears to be problem folliculitis. This is a common problem due to simple infection in the skin causing redness and pus. You have not told your age and the time since the problem is present. Even then go for blood sugar check up. If it is normal then there is nothing to be worried. You can take a course of antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxil for 5 days along with pain killers. Do not scratch or even try to touch the area unnecessarily, apply any antibacterial cream such as fucidin or mupirocin or gentamicin 2 times a day in a very thin layer so that it should not be visible to naked eye. The things will be totally alright by simple measures so do not worry. I hope these information s will help you. If you have further queries I will be happy to help. Wish you good health Regards, Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia MD (Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases)