Scalp Acne

[evert0n1an]

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. I dont get acne on any other part of my body. I know I probably shouldn't but I do squeeze them as it relieves some of the pain. Any ideas on condition and/or remedies ?

Thanks

[bbinjabr]

I have been having this problem for the last 15 years with no luck.. after stopping antibiotics, everything is back. shampoos and topical solution would only work if I continue using them.. but the minute I stop, everything is back again..
Any suggestion?

[evert0n1an]

BINGO!

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
This could be a case of folliculitis.Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles.Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of the follicle, shaving or too tight braids too close to the scalp [traction folliculitis]. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Topical antiseptic treatment is adequate for most cases.Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment can be applied on the pustules.
Some patients may benefit from systemic flucloxacillin.  Oral antibiotics as that is often the only way to fully rid yourself of this infection.
ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folliculitis