Does dandruff shampoo get rid of forehead bumps?

Question

I have both dandruff and these small bumps on my forehead, very close to my hairline. I was wondering if using a good dandruff shampoo might help clear up those bumps too, since they're so close to my scalp. Is there any chance it would work for both problems?

Meera Krishnan · Accepted Answer

Some people say it works if the bumps are caused by fungal acne, but honestly, putting hair products on your face can sometimes make things worse. I highly recommend visiting a good hospital and consulting a proper dermatologist. Ask your doctor clearly before putting any medicated shampoo on your skin.

Nikhil Kapoor · Answer

I have these tiny bumps all over my forehead and I'm so scared to try anti-dandruff shampoo because what if it burns my skin? Has anyone actually tried this and did it make the bumps worse? Please let me know, I am really confused.

Rajiv Tyagi · Answer

Look boss, dandruff shampoo is made for your hair, not your face. If those bumps are due to dandruff heat or oil, it might give temporary relief, but don't start rubbing chemicals on your face blindly. Go see a skin doctor and get a proper face wash instead.

Sameer Joshi · Answer

Yes, it works beautifully if those bumps are fungal acne, which is very common if you have an oily scalp. The trick is to use a ketoconazole shampoo as a quick wash, leave it on the forehead for barely 2 minutes, and wash it off completely. Don't do it daily or your skin will get terribly dry and irritated.

Divya Deshmukh · Answer

I literally just got rid of my forehead bumps last week! My skin doctor told me they were fungal acne caused by my dandruff falling on my forehead. Using a zinc pyrithione shampoo on my hair and letting the lather run down my forehead for just a minute totally cleared it up in ten days.

Does dandruff shampoo get rid of forehead bumps?

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Consult a dermatologist

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