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What are the small hard white bumps on my French Bulldog puppy's head?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 9.5 lbs

Hi, my puppy has small, hard white bumps on his head. He’s had them since I got him. Two vets have looked and said they are nothing to worry about. But I didnt get answer to exactly what they are and how to treat them if possible. The hair sticks up around some of the bumps. He is a French Bulldog.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I suspect these may be local skin infections or infection of hair follicle. These kind of problems happen to some puppies and they often go away once the puppy gets older. You could try and use antibiotic cream or ointment on the skin for 7-10 days - it will likely help. However, the skin problem may come back a few weeks later.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on October 19th, 2017

    This could be a bacterial which is very common in puppies. Since there are so many, he will likely need some oral medicine. I would have your vet take a look at him. He may need some oral medicine to help it clear up. If he is itchy you can try giving him 1/2 teaspoon of children's liquid Benadryl twice a day to help. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on November 7th, 2017

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These are probably pustules which are usually focal infection sites. this is not completely uncommon in puppies. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine to bathe Hugo twice weekly which may resolve this issue. Otherwise, if they are small and not numerous, they could improve on their own. If no improvement, have him evaluated by your veterinarian. Good luck!

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