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I have lumps on my scalp that went away with antibiotics and now they are returning and they are very painful?
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Folliculitis: Recurrent infection of hair follicles appears to be occurring and to clear recurrent infections like this, it is usually necessary to take a prolonged course of a potent antistaphylococcal antibiotic. Discuss this with your physician.
Answered 9/11/2014
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