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I get pimples on my scalp and sometimes something crusty like material forms on the scalp when scratched blood comes out of it my scalp is very oily?
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Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an infection in the hair follicle. Each hair on your body grows out of a tiny pouch called a follicle. You can have folliculitis on any part of your body that has hair. Scalp folliculitis is usually caused by bacteria. Treatment is with oral antibiotics like solodyn (minocycline) or monodox.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Pimples: Pimples on your scalp may be folliculitis and get crusted when you scratch the pimples.Consult your doctor for antibiotics.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Scalp bumps: What you are describing sounds like seborrhea. Check with your doctor.
Answered 8/23/2013
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