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I have small bumps on the back of my neck and they bleed if i brake them. does any one knows about this and how to remove them because it gets itchy?

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Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

Sycosis barbae: It is a folliculitis ( infection of deep hair follicles). Usually by staph. Or propinobacterium. See doctor get antibiotics.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

I have small bumps on the back of my neck and they bleed if i brake them. does any one knows about this and how to remove them because it gets itchy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronan Monsef answered

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