I think my folliculitis is progressing into folliculitis decalvans
I've always had these small bald spots at the back of my head but it never really bothered me as they got smaller and isn't visible because i would never get a fade and usually a low taper and trim on the sides
My scalp accumulated maybe a few pimples that would go away after a few days but recently my scalp has been flaring up. It gets unbearably itchy when i sweat and painful pustules start forming especially at the back of my head. I would also find myself picking out sebum plugs and crusting which may have caused some scarring ( I know that was stupid of me )
I would have been okay with me but then one of the pustules at the side of my scalp caused a huge coin sized bald spot. After a month the pustule drained but the bald spot stayed and after doing some research Im worried of permanent scarring
I know that if I shave my head it i will uncover many bald spots that aren't visible when my hair is decently long
This reddit discouraged me to see a dermatologist and I don't want to have to resort to antibiotics and or accutane which from the information I've gathered is only a temporary fix.