Small pimples under the hair

Tiny bumps growing under the hair are acne. This is because people tend to have oily scalp in the summer. When the oil secretion is excessive, the scalp will naturally feel itchy, so small pimples will appear. These tiny pimples will naturally disappear slowly as long as you pay attention to washing your hair and cleaning the oil on your scalp.

Small pimples under the hair

Acne on the face and body are very common. But there are also more special pimples, which do not appear on the face or body, but in the hair. Moreover, this kind of pimples growing in the hair will be very painful if you touch it lightly.

Since there are not as many pimples on the scalp as on the face, and they are usually covered by the hair, many people ignore them. This is not okay, the consequences will be serious! Delayed treatment can lead to irreversible hair loss

The "pimples" on the scalp are not acne, but are caused by folliculitis. Folliculitis is mostly caused by bacterial or fungal infection, and is prone to occur on the head, neck, back, buttocks, and perianal area. When it occurs on the scalp, it is most common in the occipital area.

Initially it is a small inflammatory papule with a red halo around it, which quickly turns into a papule-puss, often with hair running through the center. The pustules are the size of millet grains and do not fuse together. The blister wall is thin, and there is a small amount of purulent secretion after breaking. The patient will feel itching and slight pain. After a few days, it will dry and form a scab and heal without leaving any scars.

Since the scalp is well hidden, even if you get acne, it will not have much impact on your appearance, so people don't take it too seriously.

Folliculitis often occurs in schools and homes, which may be related to poor personal hygiene, spicy food and cross infection.

The disease generally does not cause serious consequences and can usually be cured with timely treatment.

However, if treatment is delayed for a long time, folliculitis on the scalp will cause small patches of hair loss, and this hair loss is irreversible.

To treat folliculitis, do not use hormone ointments indiscriminately

The treatment of folliculitis should be cautious. The use of glucocorticoids may achieve short-term effects, but if used for a long time, it may reduce the skin's immunity, cause hair follicle atrophy, and even lead to secondary skin fungal infections. Therefore, you should go to a regular medical institution for specialist diagnosis and treatment. For folliculitis on the head, the main treatments include local antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and drying.

If it is a fungal infection, antifungal treatment such as ketoconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, etc. can be used; bacterial infection can be treated with local antibiotics, such as fusidic acid cream, mupirocin cream, etc., or ammonium mercuric chloride, 10% ichthyol ointment or neomycin ointment. In addition, it is necessary to actively treat underlying diseases, such as diabetes, which will help reduce repeated infections of local hair follicles. You can also use Chinese medicine for internal and external treatment, or combine it with Western medicine based on TCM syndrome differentiation and treatment. Combining traditional Chinese and western medicine can also achieve ideal results.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to keeping their scalp and hair clean and hygienic. Clothes, hats, towels, washbasins, etc. are prohibited from being shared. Towels, pillowcases, sheets, mattresses, etc. should be exposed to the sun frequently and disinfected regularly. Change eating habits, drink more water, try to avoid drinking carbonated drinks, and quit drinking; avoid spicy and irritating foods, and reduce the intake of high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt and other foods; eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement trace elements and vitamins. Strengthen exercise and ensure adequate sleep in daily life to improve immunity.