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A 40-year-old male asked:

Why have i had painful pimples on the sides and back of my head for the past month? no new meds.i've been washing hair with nizoral daily for a year.

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Dr. Julan Craneanswered

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Pimples: Sounds like an infection that may need prescription medication so get it examined soon

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