I have a small red lump on my back of the head which is painless. What should I do?

Question

Folliculitis is typically caused by an infection in the hair follicles of the scalp or on areas of the body that have been shaved. ... Folliculitis can also be caused by inflammation from ingrown hairs, viruses, or fungi. It results in small red bumps or pimples on the skin, which you may know as razor burn or razor rash

Prashant K Vaidya · Accepted Answer

Folliculitis is typically caused by an infection in the hair follicles of the scalp or on areas of the body that have been shaved. ... Folliculitis can also be caused by inflammation from ingrown hairs, viruses, or fungi. It results in small red bumps or pimples on the skin, which you may know as razor burn or razor rash

Sathish Erra · Answer

Apply warm compresses and soak the boil in warm water. This will decrease the pain and help draw the pus to the surface. Once the boil comes to a head, it will burst with repeated soakings. This usually occurs within 10 days of its appearance. You can make a warm compress by soaking a wash cloth in warm water and squeezing out the excess moisture. When the boil starts draining, wash it with an antibacterial soap until all the pus is gone and clean with rubbing alcohol. Apply a medicated ointment (topical antibiotic) and a bandage. Continue to wash the infected area two to three times a day and to use warm compresses until the wound heals. Do not pop the boil with a needle. This could make the infection worse Preventing: Carefully wash clothes, bedding, and towels of a family member who is infected with boils. Clean and treat minor skin wounds. Practice good personal hygiene. Stay as healthy as possible.