On the other hand, I have seen plenty of peope with scalp folliculitis who have never taken
Accutane. In short, I regard the two conditions as separate
and unrelated. Acne itself does not affect the scalp. In my experience, many cases of scalp folliculitis are stress-related. Unless a culture actually shows staph germs, I would be skeptical that these bacteria are playing any role here. If a topical antibiotic doesn't help, perhaps a topical steroid might. Ask your dermatologist.