Pimples in the back of the head? and around?

Having pimples on the back of the head is a painful and uncomfortable problem that affects many, according to this discussion, making them feel embarrassed about their appearance.

The member who replied first told that he could not figure out what causes these breakouts on the back of his head and sides, right behind his ears. He added that they're quite painful and make getting a hair cut kind of embarrassing. According to his own observation, the scalp creates sebum which can clog the pores and create breakouts.

I have been told to switch to a shampoo for oily hair, even though my hair itself is not oily.

This member was one of the many in this discussion who suggested changing a shampoo as the first logical step in the treatment of these bumps. One participant told that he found that the more he sweats the worse the problem gets, so he suggested everyone in this topic to try washing their hair every morning with a mild shampoo and then spray with a conditioner. He also suggested avoiding wax and gel as they make the bumps worse.

One participant reported trying the medical treatment that included different antibiotics prescribed to him by his dermatologist, but none of them helped.

Don't know what to do either, now I heard that honey helps.

Another participant who had the same problem for about 7 years, told that he found something that finally worked - a cheap OTC remedy used to treat razor bumps called "Bump stopper 2." This participant told that he put the product on in the morning after showering and then right before going to bed. His bumps started to clear up within 3 days.

One member provided detailed recipes for back bumps as well as those appearing on the face. Apparently, both methods helped him become "blemish free" for good. You can find those recipes inside the topic.

Many others who participated in the discussion suggested remedies and solutions, such as shampoos, lotions or ointments that (if worked) helped get rid of the bumps, but only temporarily.

To cure your pimples you must find what is causing them, remove the cause and they will simply go away.

This is true because bumps and other skin issues usually have the underlying cause, either the pores clogged by the dirt, some sort of infection or genetics. The participants in the discussion also tried to pinpoint the cause.

I asked my barber about this one day. He said excessive beer drinking causes those pimples.

The alcohol consumption was named as a possible culprit by many in this discussion. They reported worsening of the condition and flare-ups after drinking alcohol. Some, however, disagreed.

It's not alcohol. I am Mormon so I don't drink a drop. However, I have had bumps that show up fairly regularly on the back of my head for years.

For others, the problem was food, especially fatty, spicy, and junk food. The lack of sleep has been identified by several participants as well. Sweat was another problem named, especially if it collects at a particular spot, for example, under the heart rate monitor on my chest.

Surprisingly, one activity that causes a lot of sweating was named as the one that helps the most.

From personal experience, I've found that exercising, and not stressing out too much, can be very helpful.

Many recommended exercise, however, not vigorous, but moderate as a way to get rid of the pimples and bumps on the back of the head.

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