A 18-year-old male asked:
dear sir , i have some acne on my head actually under my hairs, which type of medicine is the best for treat it?
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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered
24 years experience Dermatology
Acne on head: Try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo every day for 1-2 weeks. If you get no relief, see your dermatologist.
Answered on Jun 30, 2014
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