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(@raika)

Posted : 06/28/2013 6:11 pm

Hello.

I have acne all over my scalp, mostly on the back of my head.

And if it matters, the shampoo I use is Head and Shoulders (with menthol).

This is how the back of my head looks:

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How should I treat it?

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(@torquemonster)

Posted : 06/28/2013 10:36 pm

I had pretty bad acne/folliculitis on my scalp and was able to get rid of it by using 2% ketoconazole antifungal shampoo every other day. Took a couple of months for it to go away. The shampoo was prescribed by my derm doc.

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(@mike20821)

Posted : 06/30/2013 8:09 pm

Hi, I too suffer from scalp acne. Does anyone know of any non-prescription shampoo that can accomplish similar results?

Thanks.

Mike

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(@torquemonster)

Posted : 07/01/2013 10:43 pm

Hi, I too suffer from scalp acne. Does anyone know of any non-prescription shampoo that can accomplish similar results?

Thanks.

Mike

There is a 1% ketoconazole antifungal shampoo available non-prescription. It is called Nizoral. I bought some at my local Target store.

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