Simple Acne Solutions

It seems that you can get acne everywhere on your body. You can even find acne on your scalp during hormonal upheavals of some sort. The good thing about finding a pimple on your scalp is that it is most likely covered by strands of hair. This is a welcome change from the often embarrassing situation of having pimples all over your face. Of course, there is always the irritation to contend with. Your scalp acne could also get aggravated by combing or brushing. While acne on such a spot is not really that big a problem, you will still be better off without acne at all. You could try to prevent or treat acne.

An Ounce of Prevention

To prevent scalp acne from occurring, you could do away with oily foods. That is usually advised even if you have pimples popping out on your face. With acne on your scalp, you also have to practice some additional precautions. Some of your styling and grooming products could contain some oily substances that could cause or aggravate acne on your scalp. If you do not have acne on your scalp, you could try to minimize the use of styling products. Check the products’ ingredients to see if there are oily substances that could possibly cause acne. Use mild shampoo and conditioner for washing your hair.

That Pound of Cure

If you already have acne on your scalp, you could completely do away with the grooming products for a time. Then, observe if there are any changes. You can also check to see the ingredients of your shampoo and conditioner. Change to a milder brand of shampoo and conditioner. If things are still bad, you could check with your dermatologist on how you can best treat your acne. Topical ointments, however, are messier to apply on the scalp than on the face. You could apply the ointment with your fingers or with a cotton ball. Avoid benzoyl peroxide if you do not want to get your hair bleached. The ingredient is a good cure, however. You may also use dandruff shampoos. They have zinc and antifungal ingredients that could help.

It is still best to consult a dermatologist if you are seriously aggravated by your condition. What you may believe is scalp acne may actually be a worse skin condition, such as scalp folliculitis. Scalp folliculitis is best treated with prescription drugs recommended by your dermatologist.

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*Disclaimer* Please consult your doctor before begining any type of acne treatments. The information on this site is for reference only. We are not doctors, we just play them on TV:)