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Pimples in the scalp.very painful. took many antibiotics,but they come back again. hair loss at the site of pimples.can you tell me what is it? help?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pimples: It may be fungal in origin. I would try a combination of a steroid and an anti fungal such as Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone). If this does not help I would see a dermatologist

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Pimples in the scalp.very painful. took many antibiotics,but they come back again. hair loss at the site of pimples.can you tell me what is it? help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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