Pimples on the Back and Sides of My Head

Hi Dr.

I am a male 37 years old and from middle eastern background. I have been suffering from pimples with white pus, mainly they appear on the back of my head or on the side, they come two to three in count in one time, then they go away and after 2 to 3 days other ones develop. I have been suffering from this for the past 1 year and 5 months. They are painfull when I squeeze them and let the puss out.

In my early years from 12 to 18 years old I suffered from acne especially in my face, it left some gentle scars but was a problem in my life back then.

I hope that you can help to diagnose my problem before going to a doctor for check up.

Thank you.

You should see a dermatologist. Unfortunately, I can not help you without examining your scalp. This could be recurrent folliculitis, but if it recurs and moves around, this is something you need a doctor for, because antibiotics may be needed.