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What can cause pus filles pimples on the scalp and how to treat them? for some time now i have pus filled pimples on my scalp. before they appeared i had dandruff. using unti-dandruff shampoos the dandruff desappeared but the pimples started. when the pim
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It : It sounds like you are dealing with a dermatitis of the scalp with an overlying bacterial infection. This will require oral antibiotics. You need to see your primary care provider or a dermatologist for evaluation and treatment. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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