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Pimples On Scalp

The hair follicles on the scalp become clogged due to excess oil or dirt, which causes pimples. Scalp pimples are seen in people with poor hygiene and improper hair washing, which builds up an excessive amount of oil. The clogged pores accumulate and form a bump which can be itchy or painful. A shampoo that mentions on its label that it is oil-free will not clog the pores and is anti-acnegenic that will help get rid of pimples on the scalp.

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I have dandruff, pimples, scars, blackheads, and rashes. What are the treatment methods?

Query: Hi doctor,I have dandruff, pimples, scars, and blackheads. I get rashes on my neck for the past one week. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Eat salads and fruits. Avoid oily and spicy meats for a few weeks. Go for a walk early in the morning. Exercise regularly. Use herbal face wash. Use Zocon KZ (Ketoconazole and Zinc Pyrithione) shampoo once in a week for six weeks. I suggest (consult with a specialist...  Read Full »

I have pus-filled pimples on my scalp, and I go bald in the area when my pimples disappear. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male with these pimples on my scalp under my hair. Some of them are small, and a few of them are big with pus filled in them. When they go away after a short period of time, I go bald in that area, depending upon the size of the pimple. My hair grows back after a few...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Majid Hanif

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine health concerns. You have got scalp hair follicle infection, and due to that, there is an issue of pimples, and they are filled with pus too. I suggest you take the following medications af...  Read Full »

My itchy scalp, pimples, and hair fall have not improved despite taking medications. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor,I have issues with my scalp and have itchy pimples on them. I have had this problem for the past four and a half months. Because of these issues, I have hair loss. I have tried different antidandruff shampoos containing Ketoconazole, but they did not help. Also, I have been using Onabet cr...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have gone through the history provided by you, and I have also viewed the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Scalp itching, along with pimples, may occur due to multiple reasons, out o...  Read Full »

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