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bumps behind my head

by lolow364, Aug 21, 2009 03:29PM
for the last 5 month some bump have been coming out behind my head i try to alot of things to make them go away but they just started to spread more. could you please recommend something


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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, Aug 22, 2009 10:26AM
To: lolow364,
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.

Please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I hope that helps. Take care and regards.


by lolow364, Aug 23, 2009 11:25AM
To: kaur.md
thank you for your advice
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