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What Causes Recurrent Reddish Pimples On Scalp?

Hi Doctor,My son is 1.5 years old.he got few reddish pimple in his scalp a year back.We met with doctor and he advised for dettol wash and keep hair clean and not to use any Oil.He given some anti bacterial cream to apply on scalp.After few days all the pimple gone but again this reappears after 1 month.This is now a regular practice as its happening every 20-25 days.And it looks like very itching,Even due to itching he is not able to sleep.We met with many doctors and all has given some antibiotics,some cream and all.We met with Homeopathic doctor too.Aftre treatment these acnes goes for few days and again resurfaces.Its happening only in Scalp and fews on his foot too.This increases once he travel through train or car.Please guide.

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Saurabh
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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hi saurabh your son has seborrhoeic dermatitis ,needs to stop all oil application on hair,body during massage,even after stopping the redness and itching continues then apply him betnovate-n oint twice/thrice ,will help him
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What Causes Recurrent Reddish Pimples On Scalp?

hi saurabh your son has seborrhoeic dermatitis ,needs to stop all oil application on hair,body during massage,even after stopping the redness and itching continues then apply him betnovate-n oint twice/thrice ,will help him