Why do acne appear on women's heads in their hair: what to do and how is treatment done?

Causes of acne on the head and hair

It is worth noting that the cause is not always a bacterial or fungal infection of the skin. It is bacterial and fungal infections that trichologists and dermatologists record quite rarely, in the case of rashes appearing on the head. Most often this is due to internal diseases that manifest themselves in this way.

Among the main reasons for the appearance of acne on the head are the following:

• Unsuitable hair care products. That is, you chose the wrong shampoo, conditioner or mask. Perhaps they contain irritating components that provoke rashes.
• Excessively frequent washing or, conversely, infrequent use of detergents to clean hair. After all, excessive dryness and oiliness of hair provokes the appearance of acne. The optimal washing option is once every three days. That is, 2 times a week is enough to keep your hair clean and healthy.
• Poor nutrition . Most often, acne occurs on the head due to excessive consumption of sugary foods, fat, and fried foods. Therefore, it may not be a bad idea to go on a diet, excluding confectionery, sweets, and excessively high-calorie foods.
• Hormonal imbalance in women . This can often occur during pregnancy or after childbirth. The fact is that the ratio of estrogen and progesterone in the body changes, which also provokes rashes.
• Often, acne on the head is caused by choosing the wrong headdress . Perhaps it is made of synthetics, as a result of which the sebaceous glands work more actively. At the same time, a greenhouse effect is observed in the hair area in such a headdress. Accordingly, the head may sweat, which is why acne occurs.
• Stress. Indeed, due to disruptions in the functioning of the nervous system, some diseases are also observed, including acne.
• If these are acne on a man's head, then very often they are caused by using an old hair clipper . Most likely, the blades have become dull, or pathogenic microflora is multiplying. This often happens after haircuts from hairdressers who do not carefully maintain their equipment.
• Bacterial and fungal infections . No one excludes the possibility that acne can be caused by bacteria or infections. This could be psoriasis, fungus, mycosis, or staphylococcal infection.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract . The fact is that very often disturbances in the functioning of the body manifest themselves in the form of various skin rashes, including the appearance of acne on the head.

Rashes on the head

How to get rid of acne on the back of your head?

The appearance of acne on the back of a man's head can be caused by many reasons. It is recommended to start the treatment process with the following points:

Types of acne on the head

It is worth noting that there are several types of acne. The safest are open comedones. They are small elevations above the surface of the skin, with a black dot in the middle. They manifest themselves in the form of blockage of the sebaceous ducts. With regular washing, the scalp goes away on its own and does not cause pain. But there are also purulent acne , which are caused by the appearance of a sebaceous and epithelial plug inside the pore. As a result of this, due to the impossibility of the contents coming out, a so-called abscess is observed.

It is these pimples that are the most dangerous, as they damage the hair during the process of combing. Accordingly, the infection spreads over the entire surface of the scalp, which provokes even more rashes. In order to cure acne on the head, you need to consult a trichologist or dermatologist. After he makes a diagnosis, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment. It would be a good idea to determine the cause of acne on your head. By eliminating it, you will be able to get rid of the rash. You can also cope with the help of folk remedies, which include masks, shampoos, and medical procedures.

Rashes on the head

Diagnostics

You can find out that acne has appeared on your head in different ways. Some people first of all pay attention to severe itching, others diagnose them by touch. Often the rash extends beyond the scalp, spreading to the skin of the back of the head, neck, temples, and upper forehead, which also causes aesthetic discomfort to the person.

Pimples can appear as pus-filled papules or as small red rashes. In the first case, pimples are often single formations that break out on their own 5-6 days after their appearance. As a rule, such pimples are quite large and sometimes reach 1 cm in diameter. In the future, a scar may remain at the site of the rupture. In the second case, the rash does not fester, but gradually develops, covering increasingly larger areas.

Pimples on the head in the hair: an extremely advanced case

In each case, the treatment will be different. In addition, the cause of acne also plays a big role. In order to establish it, the doctor may prescribe tests - most often this is a blood test (general, biochemical, for the presence of allergens), skin scraping and examination of the contents of papules if the acne is suppurated.

Important : in order to determine what type of acne you have and identify the cause of its appearance, be sure to visit a dermatologist. In this case, you can be sure that the treatment will be effective.

Pimples on the head, back of the head, in the hair of men and women: treatment with traditional methods

As you can see, there are many ways to deal with acne on the head. One of the most accessible are traditional methods.

Traditional recipes for treating acne on the head:

1. Cosmetic henna. You need to purchase several bags of colorless henna at your nearest pharmacy. It is mixed with very hot water. It is not necessary to use boiling water; water at a temperature of 80 degrees is sufficient. It is necessary that during the mixing process you get a porridge similar to sour cream. Let the mixture sit for several hours, then add the chicken yolk. Apply the mixture, rubbing into the hair roots, leave for about half an hour. After this, rinse thoroughly with plenty of water. It is allowed to use mild shampoo without sodium lauryl sulfate. After henna there is no need to apply a balm or mask.

   
   Cosmetic henna

2. Calendula tincture is an effective remedy that can be found in the pharmacy. Alcohol solution for sale. To prepare the remedy, you need to mix about 30 ml of tincture with a glass of water. Next, dip a cotton pad into the resulting product and wipe the scalp. There is no need to rinse this mixture out of your hair. The procedure is carried out 2 times a week. It has antimicrobial properties.
3. Tar soap. This product is sold in any pharmacy or supermarket. The most interesting thing is that its cost is affordable. Use this soap to wash your hair about 2 times a week. After using the soap, you can use a balm that is applied to the ends. Thus, tar soap has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that will help get rid of acne.

   
   Tar soap

4. Honey and cinnamon. This healing mask also regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands. To prepare the substance, you need to mix 30 ml of honey and a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. It is necessary to rub the resulting product into the hair roots. Leave the mixture on your hair for about 25 minutes. Wash with plenty of water. You can carry out the procedure immediately before washing your hair.
5. Aloe juice is also a great option for treating acne. To obtain a healing medicine, you need to cut off the aloe leaves and place them in the refrigerator for a couple of days. After this, the skin is removed and the jelly-like substance is scraped off with a spoon. Grind in a cup and add a few drops of olive oil. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the hair roots and left for half an hour under a shower cap. It is necessary to create a greenhouse effect. You can put a bag on your head and insulate it with a towel. 30 minutes is enough to have an effect.
6. Apple cider vinegar works great. However, it must be used with caution. To carry out the manipulations, you need to mix 100 milliliters of apple cider vinegar with half a glass of water. After the head is cleansed with shampoo, it is rinsed with the prepared product, and then the liquid is left on the hair for 5 minutes and thoroughly rinsed with water. There is no need to use shampoo to wash off the vinegar. Please note that vinegar is not the best remedy if there are wounds or significant scratches on the head. Because this solution can cause severe itching.

   
   Apple vinegar

Ways to deal with the problem

Regardless of the type of disease, it is necessary to begin its treatment after first consulting with a specialist. This fully applies to acne. This often happens when such minor defects indicate developing serious diseases . For this reason, it would be useful to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body, the results of which will make it clear what exactly caused acne on your head.

Modern medicine offers the following methods to eliminate acne on the head.

Antibacterial ointments

When you go to the pharmacy, you can find a large number of different specialized medications that will help get rid of acne. However, they need to be applied correctly: the first thing to do is wash your hair thoroughly and let your hair dry.

Then you can begin the procedure itself - the ointment is used to treat the areas of inflammation, applying it in small portions.

Ichthyol ointment

For decades now, this drug has demonstrated high effectiveness in the fight against purulent inflammation. However, it should still be handled with caution : only the affected areas of the scalp should be treated with the ointment.

Salicylic alcohol

The way to use it is to wipe the skin around each pimple. Great care should also be taken here, as otherwise there is a risk of getting burned . Camphor may be a good alternative to salicylic alcohol.

Tar soap

The main positive effect of this product is the presence of excellent antiseptic properties. To improve the condition of the head, you need to use it several times a week . This soap can also be used in combination with a special medicated shampoo designed to combat acne.

Antibiotics

Regarding these drugs, experts have the following opinion: it is advisable to resort to antibiotics only if the situation becomes very serious . Most often used for such purposes:

• tetracycline;
• erythromycin;
• amoxicillin.

Having completed the course of antibiotic treatment, it is necessary to take measures to normalize the natural intestinal microflora, and before that you will have to additionally take special medications. They can also be purchased at any pharmacy.

Ultraviolet

If you are interested in this modern method of fighting acne, then you can use it if you go to any cosmetology office . Thanks to ultraviolet light, you can quickly restore the skin of the affected areas of the body. The positive effect of this procedure is achieved by drying out acne and relieving inflammation.

Pimples on the head, back of the head, and hair in men and women: prevention

Masks alone are not enough to get rid of acne in your hair; you must adhere to certain rules.

Adviсe:

• To do this, it is necessary to treat the combs approximately 2 times a week. To do this, all hair is removed, the comb is washed with an old toothbrush and antibacterial soap is applied. Tar will do. After the comb is washed, you can treat it with a solution of chlorhexidine or miramistin. If they are not there, you can treat them with regular alcohol. This will remove any remaining bacteria on the surface of the cloves.
• It is also necessary to change pillowcases at least once a week so that, due to the work of the sebaceous glands, bacterial deposits do not accumulate on the pillows. The fact is that this can provoke re-infection.
• If your head is very itchy, you should never touch your hair or comb it. Because this will provoke the spread of infection. It will not be superfluous to follow a certain kind of diet. Eliminate sweet, alcoholic, and fried foods from the menu. Pickles are also very harmful. They can retain fluid in the body.
• It will be very useful to take probiotics. You can make homemade yogurt in a yogurt maker or slow cooker, or buy ready-made capsules. In general, lactobacilli have a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and most often help get rid of acne on the head and neck.

Itchy scalp

Skin structure

The skin of an individual consists of several layers:

• The epidermis is the uppermost one, it is constantly renewed. Some cells die and are exfoliated, while others appear again.
• Dermis – average. It contains small blood vessels, capillaries, sebaceous and sweat glands, hair follicles and nerve endings.
• Hypodermis – internal. It is responsible for thermoregulation of the skin and accumulates nutrients.

The sebaceous glands produce a secretion to lubricate the hair and form an emulsion hydrolipidic film on the surface of the skin. It has a slightly acidic environment, which prevents the proliferation of microorganisms, regulates the water-salt balance, protects the epidermis from drying out and protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. When it is damaged, harmful bacteria freely penetrate the dermis and cause acne to appear on the back of the head in men.

Medicines for the treatment of acne on the head in men and women

The fact is that it is not always possible to get rid of acne on the head with the help of shampoos and folk remedies. Medications and antibiotics are often prescribed.

List of remedies for treating acne on the head:

• Ulcers appear on the head due to bacterial enterocolitis. In this case, it would be a good idea to be treated with Ofloxacin or Ceftriaxone. These are broad-spectrum antibiotics that are taken orally.
• Another excellent remedy is lactobacilli: Linex, Lactovit or Lactiale. They help get rid of pathogenic microorganisms and increase the population of beneficial flora in the intestines.
• Sorbents. Quite effective in absorbing toxins that are released into the body or brought in with food. Very often prescribed for eczema, atopic dermatitis, which causes rashes on the head. The most effective of them are Enterosgel, Smecta, White Coal.
• Quite often, topical medications are also used to treat ulcers. Zinc, salicylic ointment, and camphor alcohol cope well with acne. These are common topical antibacterial drugs. They kill pathogenic microorganisms and cleanse the head of bacteria. You can also use shampoos.

Medicines

Drug therapy

Treatment of acne on the back of the head in men depends on the cause of its occurrence:

For topical use, ointments such as Ichthyolova, Levomikol, and Boro-Plus are often used. Damaged areas are treated with hydrogen peroxide, camphor and salicylic alcohol. For diseases caused by fungi, it is recommended to use special shampoos “Ketoconazole” and “Nizoral”.

Pimples on the head, back of the head, in the hair: treatment with shampoos

Most often this is a shampoo that contains antifungal and antibacterial drugs. Depending on the content of the main component, the effect of this shampoo differs.

List of shampoos:

• Fitoval. Quite an expensive product. This is a shampoo that contains zinc components, as well as willow extract. It is zinc compounds that help cope with pathogenic microflora and destroy them. At the same time, willow extract moisturizes the skin and prevents it from drying out.

  
  Fitoval

• Skin cap. This shampoo is also quite expensive; it contains glyceric acid. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and also kills many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. The most effective remedy for dermatitis, inflammation of the scalp, and seborrhea.

  
  Skin cap

• Nizoral. This is a narrow-spectrum shampoo because it is antifungal. That is, it will be effective only if the rash on the head is caused by a fungus. That is, if it is a bacterial infection, then Nizoral will be absolutely useless.

  
  Nizoral

• Tar 911. This is a shampoo containing birch tar. Its effectiveness is due to the fact that it regulates the functioning of the sebaceous glands and slows down the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. Prescribed for dandruff, dermatitis, acne. The shampoo can be used for fungal and bacterial infections of the scalp.

  
  Tar 911.

As you can see, there are a lot of funds. Accordingly, in order to choose the right drug, you need to consult a doctor. Never use antibiotics or medications for self-medication.