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What Causes Pimples On The Back Of Neck?

I have to pimple like red lumps on the back of my neck that are incredibly painful when I squeeze them like a pimple, but no pus or fluid ever drains, is it a pimple forming or something else? I ve also had these for probably a couple months now.. I m also 17 and male
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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hii.welcome to healthcare magic.you have folliculitis,a bacterial infection.my opinion is that,
1.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily on the area for 7 days.
2.take pain killers like tablet ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days.
3.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion.
4.maintain good hygiene.
thank you.
hope my answer would have helped you.
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What Causes Pimples On The Back Of Neck?

hii.welcome to healthcare magic.you have folliculitis,a bacterial infection.my opinion is that, 1.apply fusiderm ointment twice daily on the area for 7 days. 2.take pain killers like tablet ibuprofen twice daily for 7 days. 3.dont squeeze or scratch the lesion. 4.maintain good hygiene. thank you. hope my answer would have helped you.