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I get yellow pimples on backside of head, throughout year .start with red bulge n then yellow puss painful.after1-2 week stay,dry out leaving scar.

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

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Rash : Most likely folliculitis of some sort. A picture would help

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2015

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A member asked:

I get yellow pimples on backside of head, throughout year .start with red bulge n then yellow puss painful.after1-2 week stay,dry out leaving scar.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Clay and another doctor agreed

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