Severe acne on scalp

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Avatar f tn I am on minocycline and it says some stuff about peoples skin being itchy but not very much about scalp itching. It is mostly on the back of my head. I dont know if it is lice or anything else. It is really annoying. Any help?
Avatar m tn Hi i am a 26 yr old male. i have a moderately itchy scalp that gets oily by the end of the day & have occasional acne on the scalp. also i have significant hair loss due to it.Recently, i have noticed more frequent occurrence of acne on my face & rarely on my chest & back. i wash my hair everyday with a mild shampoo to remove the oiliness. it just doesn't seem to help. i somehow feel the itchy scalp, acne & facial acne are related.
Avatar f tn has been able to give me a good diagnoses or treatment. One Dr. said scalp acne which seems possible and he gave me an antibiotic for acne which actually worked great only my scalp got reallys dry. Ask your doctor to try you on Minocycline to see if maybe you have bacteria in your skin. I do get to go see another Dr. in a few weeks.....wish me luck!
Avatar f tn You may try using OTC bactericidal products containing benzoyl peroxide in mild to moderate acne. Antibiotics such as erythromycin, clindamycin can be applied on the lesions. Keep the skin clean by washing it 2-3 times. It would be best to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms to find out the cause of your complaints. Increase the intake of proteins in your diet, take a multi vitamin and zinc supplements. Adequate sleep and hydration are also important.
Avatar f tn Hi, i had the grainy like things on my scalp too...with itchy bumps... my hair began to fall out... ...( i know it's not lice...as a hair dresser i know what they look like) and i had terrible acne... I have had acne for years that seemed to get worse...the painfull kind that makes you not want to leave the house... (I eat healthy, drink lots of water, take lots of vitamins, excercise, have good hygine, good housekeeping habits... and I am 27 years old...
429647 tn?1249753429 I shaved about 2 days after that. I now have a terrible infection on my scalp. It looks like severe acne and is all over my head. My Dr. put me on an antibiotic and hibiclense wash twice daily. It hurts, especially when I get this tingling sensation. They first thought it might be shingles but I guess they decided it wasn't since it was all over my head and not just on one side. Has anyone had this problem with their hair loss.
Avatar f tn For my scalp I use is a tree tea oil shampoo. It tingles a bit on your scalp when u wash but it relieves dry scalp which causes the itch. I hope this helps and good luck with your little guy!
Avatar n tn Hi there, The common causes of scalp sores are dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne and eczema. Since scalp sores are caused by numerous conditions it is difficult to determine the correct treatment without a complete clinical examination. Low Levels of Zinc in the scalp, clogged and bacteria filled hair follicles, very low circulation levels, too high pH level in the delicate scalp skin are few predisposing factors for scalp sores.
Avatar m tn I've had the same problem for 10yrs plus (I'm 38) . HAd a history of acne as a teenager and was on doxycyline for years and minocycline, even septrin, but ended up on accutane which cleared the acne. Nowadays I don't have facial acne anymore just the folliculutis on scalp only. It's really itchy, uncomfortable and sore when it's bad but I know how to control it.
Avatar n tn Varioliformis is another type of scalp acne that many physicians consider to be a type of folliculitis, and is treated in the same manner. Varioliformis is characterized by brown pimple-like formations around the front hairline and the forehead.
Avatar n tn male I have been getting my hair cuts close to the scalp for several years. Until now, I never had these red bumps on the back of my scalp where i get close haircuts. I go to a professional barber who uses clean equipment. These red bumps are not itchy and dont have any pus. The bumps look like acne with no pus. I wash my hair daily. I havent used any new products. Are these red bumps due to scalp folliculitis? What is it? Is there any treatment? I like to keep my hair short(military).
Avatar n tn I have folliculitis of the scalp. My derm told me it was more or less acne on the scalp. I have tried several things but found the new drug -the time released doxy to be helpful .unfortunately my insurance company does not cover it so i am taking doxy 50- mg bid. It has reduced the number of outbreaks.My scalp swells , burns and stings prior to an outbreak. Then the sores develop. Then the hair falls out. I have not observed stress to have ANYTHING to do with my problem.
Avatar n tn Here's a link to an article regarding scalp acne: http://ezinearticles.com/?Scalp-Acne-Problems---A-What-To-Do-Guide!
Avatar m tn I have problem with my scalp, it started a 4 months ago. I have acne all over my scalp, maybe around 5 to 6 of them at any time. Its itchy, red skin, inflammation around the area for a few days until i apply ketoconozole cream. I hav tried taking kotoconazole tablet (400mg /day) and fluconozole on a weekly basis. I try going to a hot spring (natural) which believe to have to cure. so far Its getting better but i still feel something on my scalp, which is not normal. 1.
Avatar m tn After two years of moderate to severe cystic acne (but a lifetime of mild acne punctuated by spurts of cystic acne), I have noticed two things-While I'm in my late 30's, "hormonal" acne treatments etc. DON'T WORK and powerful anitbiotics work FAST & best. My most recent expereinces: using a sulfa based drug for non-skin infections has almost obliterated cystic acne in 4, yes 4 days!!!!!!
Avatar f tn I have severe allergies to all trees and grass. Not sure if that would cause the scalp issues though. The scalp issues started around Thanksgiving or Christmas (I think). Coincidentally, this is also the time we realized our house would have to go into foreclosure and we moved in with my in-laws in January. I'm sure stress isn't helping my scalp problem. The steroid foam is helping but as soon as I stop using it for about 3 days, the condition starts to come back.
Avatar m tn thanks a lot!!!
Avatar f tn I keep getting acne right in my cleavage! It's awful! And I have this patch of acne on my cheek, and along my hairline. Oh, and on my legs! All over my calves! Haha. 16w+4... This kid is trying to make me ugly.
Avatar f tn These sores can be caused by viral, bacterial or fungal infections. Acne and clogged hair shafts can cause scalp sores, too. Cysts on the scalp are another cause of scalp sores. In folliculitis there is inflammation of one or several hair follicles on the skin causing red, bumpy and pimple-like lumps.Tinea capitis causes round, red, scaly bumps on the scalp's surface.
Avatar n tn I have seen a local Derm who said there was no scarring on my scalp and no real skin issues associated with my hair loss. In 2004 I took a course of Roaccutane for acne and noticed some thinning after the course finished. I was told that this was a known side effect, but that the hair would grow back. It has been over four years!!! My hair is uniformly thinned out across the entire scalp.
Avatar f tn Ive got scalp acne...i dunno if this is due to being pregnant or just my oily scalp.
Avatar f tn It is normal to get acne on your neck, chest, or even back. I had some on the back of my neck, chest, and upper back. As for the scabs I'm not sure but try usig head and shoulders or something similar to that to see if it goes away but try not to scratch then.
Avatar m tn ve had a similar problem and my dermatologist and I think my problem is connected to severe acne like breakouts of rosacea. I also will experience serious itching in one area of scalp. Believe I heard my doc mention seborrhea or whatever. I am doing much better now: use Renova at night and sulfa lotion in day for face bumps and no more bumps on scalp...or very few. I use a cortisone shampoo which has stopped the itching. Be glad your hair grows back.
Avatar m tn I have, what I can only describe as acne which is confined to my scalp. I am troubled by lots of spots and pimples, some have yellow puss in, some are just red spots. All are very sore to the touch. The main area of outbreak is a band across the back of my scalp from temple to temple, the sort of area where a hat band would contact your head. The spots are constantly appearing but I have periods of more severs outbreak. I have oily hair which I have to wash every day with baby shampoo.
Avatar f tn I have had dandruff on scalp since very long time. But recently due to some reason I have very bad acne on face. Fearing that those would leave me marks I went to dermatologist and was prescribed acne clear gel, hidrate lotion and adaferin gel. I have been using acne gel and hidrate lotion from one month my acne settled well. But from last 3 days I am getting very bad white flakes on face. My face is tight and some time applying lotion burns my face.
Avatar n tn The face condition cleared up but I began getting red bumps around my eyes and mouth sometimes and my scalp is itchy. Round Red spots are on my armpits, chest and groin. I was given creams for all these but they just come back. My face isn't bad but the rest doesn't seem to be getting better. The shampoo they gave me doesn't seem to control it that great. The patches on my neck have grown almost entirety to my right side of the neck and a spot on my chin.