HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a bout of folliculitis after one week of dial and selsun orange the bumps are erupting on the scalp after clearing elsewhere, do i need 2c doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: you need to see your doctor. You likely have an infection or a bad allergic reaction. Medical evaluation and treatment would benefit you.

Dr Allan and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I usually work out with a hat on and ive noticed red bumps coming out around my scalp. Can this be Folliculitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can folliculitis on the scalp cause lymph nodes on the back of the head to swell? I have a small swollen node on the back of the right side of my neck but also feel several bumps on the scalp?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I got a little bump on my scalp that looks like folliculitis after scratching my head, and i already have folliculitis on my leg so i think it spread because of that and no caution. do i need to treat it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I recently just got these bumps & blisters around my edges a few days ago. They itch & they have pus in them i think i have scalp folliculitis. I never had this happen . are there any home remidies I can do to get rid of this problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Was given ketoconazole for itching and clindamycin for scalp bumps and doxycycline antibiotic for folliculitis... I have Alot of pain that doesn't seem to be going away.. what could this be? Allergic reaction?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is Selsun Blue shampoo a good choice for bacterial scalp Foliculitis?
Seen 2 docs but wondering why when i have folliculitis on my scalp that whatever side its on i get 2 or three lymphnodes that swell slightly and sore?
What does Folliculitis bump feel like? Diagnosis by doc for Folliculitis. Inflamed red
Id bump on Vagina.doc told me it was folliculitis. As it was already Healing,already had crust I didnt put cream on it. As Ive psoriasis on that area I scratched crust while itching and it had blood. should I put the creams or just stop itching?
I get large folliculitis bumps on my head and a few small swollen lymphnodes there sore what should i do to prevent. Nodes cause me anxiety seen docs?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.