Pimples in my hairline on the neck

[RedRaiderInTexas]

For about the past year, I get pimples on the back of my neck, within the lower part of my hair line.
I've discussed it with the lady who cuts my hair and she cannot figure out what is causing them.

I've tried rubbing Sea Breeze on my neck twice a day, yet still, I get these huge, sore, pimples or bumps that never seem to come to a head.

My wife is beginning to wonder if they are in-grown hairs.  I have never had this problem before in my life until this past year or so.  They are very sore and I cannot figure out what is causing them or how to get rid of them.

My hair stylist suggested rubbing Tea Tree Oil on them since the Sea Breeze wasn't working.

Any ideas?

[jfonto]

I find that it is some thing in shampoos.
Some shampoos do it a lot, some do it a little, some don't seem to make it any worse, and some make it clear up almost immediately.
Baby shampoo is the best so far.

[jfonto]

I find that it is some thing in shampoos.
Some shampoos do it a lot, some do it a little, some don't seem to make it any worse, and some make it clear up almost immediately.
Baby shampoo is the best so far.

[jobin242]

I get pimples along my hairline and neck. This usually occurs after a haircut or if i have been sweating a lot due to my work outs. Sometimes it can be very irritating and painful. I tried body scrubs and alcohol. You name it I tried it. I FINALLY FOUND SOMETHING THAT WORKS! its kinda weird but it was Balmex diaper rash cream. I just applied a thin layer overnight on my hairline and pimples and it brought down the redness a lot. Then i would shower and continue my body wash. It has been the only thing that works. Hope this helps.

[turbotail]

I'm female, don't shave my neck, and I have them-so no, I don't think they're ingrown hairs. This outbreak I'm having is really bad. The pimple like things are up in my neck hairline but this time there's a lot more and they feel more like boils. They have clear fluid in them, when you can get the headless things to pop. I also have some quarter size tender spots and uneven spots on my head that feel like I bruised myself. Mine seem to come when I'm stressed-I don't think antibiotics or cream will help. They just seem like they're from another planet. They hurt so bad, I can barely brush my hair. Any fresh ideas out there?

Thanks..........

[Nugg2584]

So first of all I'm a seventeen year old girl, so maybe this was something different for me like a rash or something. But I had the same exact symptoms. Bumps near my hair line and a little higher on my neck. When I scratched at them my neck would become sore where I had scratched and thin flaky scabs would appear. So when I took a shower I used Suave Mint and Rosemary shampoo and conditioner (I don't know if that was what made the difference or not), then I scrubbed the crap out of my neck with this cushiony and kind of rough loufa with Clean & Clear morning burst face wash and right after I had talked to my mom about it and she looked at my neck for me and said it might be dry skin, so then I put some lotion where all the bumps were. After a day or two they were completely gone, I was actually quite shocked, but happy. :D

So Clean and Clear Morning Burst face wash, rinse & dry, then rub lotion on it. And if that doesn't work try it again but wash your hair with Suave Mint & Rosemary shampoo and conditioner before, maybe that's what did it?

[kinnardwright375]

All you guys experiencing this problem, it is very important that you get it under control and STOP PICKING AT IT. I had the same thing that started out as a folliculitis that turned into staph-induced abcesses that I had to go to a dermatologist for several months to be treated for. The treatment involved an outpatient surgery where I got the back of my neck sliced down to the bone, antibiotics and an MRI. Cultures came back not showing anything and eventually I had to go see a general surgeon and get inpatient surgery. I also had an abcess on my *** and inner thighs and had to stay in the hospital for 3 days. My surgeon told me that the multiple sites of infection was due to toxins in my body (same reason I get acne from time to time) and that I need to lay off dairy products, sodas, meats, and seafoods (I have yet to eliminate all those things but I have definitely cut back.) Seafood is the most important because it has the most toxins, along with pork. Drink plenty of water and eat plenty of oatmeal, fruit and vegetables (like salads). Also ask your doctor about Zyvox, it's a very strong antibiotic (strong as IV drugs) and knocked out my staph. Now I'm at the last stage of healing and am take Tramadol with Tylenol and Ibuprofin for inflammation and pain. Good luck guys

[peptalk]

Hey Kinnard, I have the same thing and I think it has to do with folliculitis because it is on my arms and legs and it starts as a small bump and when I pick it a small hair is all that comes out. I have lupus and sclearderma and that makes it even worse.  I do not think that it has a lot to do with the items you are taking away from your diet for you need protein and seafood is good for you, that is where they get a lot of oils from, I take fish oil for my immune system. Wish you luck for this is something that is very hard to keep under control. I am fixing to start with a scrip of shampoo that I pray will help for this has put me inside and I rarely go anywhere because people look at me and whispers.