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I have small cluster of bumps on my scalp after shaving 2 weeks they wont go away ive used creams and now im taking antibiotics hopefully they will help.. and theyre itchy and my scalp is tender what could this be?
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Hi: I am sorry this is happening to you. It's hard to know what this is without seeing a picture, but folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles) can be possible. If not better with the antibiotics please see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist.
Answered 3/31/2021
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