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Im white male derm told me i have acne keloidalis nuchse he didnt even look at my head just went off description. i have folliculitis like bumps all over head but they dont scar over just painful or itchy pimple like bumps? any advice help clear?

Q: im white male derm told me i have acne keloidalis nuchse he didnt even look at my head just went off description. i have folliculitis like bumps all over head but they dont scar over just painful or itchy pimple like bumps? any advice help clear?

: Acne nuchae keloidalis occurs on the back of the neck and presents as thick scars usually caused by ingrown hairs. Your condition seems more like a generalized folliculitis either due to acne or a staph infection. One of the pustules should be cultured and you need topical and oral antibiotics.

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Acne nuchae keloidalis occurs on the back of the neck and presents as thick scars usually caused by ingrown hairs. Your condition seems more like a generalized folliculitis either due to acne or a staph infection. One of the pustules should be cultured and you need topical and oral antibiotics.

Answered 3/2/2022

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A member asked:

Im white male derm told me i have acne keloidalis nuchse he didnt even look at my head just went off description. i have folliculitis like bumps all over head but they dont scar over just painful or itchy pimple like bumps? any advice help clear?

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