Bumps at the head of my head

I have had these bumps at the back of my head for about three years now. At first they were just tiny and very few, but now they have been spreading like crazy. Its is very embrassing whenever I have a haircut, and hair is not growing over them at all. I spoke with my dad, who had the same problem and he told me its just have to do with my diet. He still have them but his are not spreading the way mind are. Do you have any suggestions on how  to deal with these bumps? Thanks.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination,but it can be due to Acne keloidalis nuchae.It occurs when hairs on the back of the head and neck grow into the skin, become inflamed, and cause scar tissue. These ingrown hairs usually occur following a short haircut on the back of the head and nape of the neck.

Treatment of AKN includes suppression of the inflammation with antibiotics and steroid gels or intralesional steroid injections.So apply antibiotic cream like Neosporin or bactroban.If the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics and steroids may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

Larger bumps of AKN present for a while or if not responding to treatments may need surgical removal.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.