itachy bumps

[conflict111]

I've had this issue in the back of my head  and sometimes on my face itachy bumps that can some time become inflamed and bleed! its painful now there dried up and still bumpy  then they go away then come back but I love getting my hair cut every two weeks and I prefer my hair low but clean cut!! what med's should I buy to treat this issue for good? please I would like to know anyone!!!

[conflict111]

do u know the names of the antibiotics and steroid gels  my doctor prescriptions that he gives me is doxcycine caps 100mg mitte 50 capssules and hydrocortisone butyrate emulsion o.1 mitte 100 grams  it gos away for 2 week or so then comes rite back what can i do


most of the bumps are lil ones i only have 1 Larger bump at the top of my head some bumps are just red some have lil Whites heads


or so i have been to dermatologist  and she did give me some kind of steroid pills iam not sure on the name of them  i had 6 months of pills as soon as i stop takein them it come rite back i cant keep going on these steroid pills iam a american football player

[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.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Kind regards.