What is the cause of the abscess on the top of the head

In many cases, acne and pustules are prone to appear on the face, but many people may have experienced pustules on the head, which may cause burning, pain, itching and discomfort, and may even rupture. They will be more worried about their own condition. So what is the cause of pustules on the top of the head? What causes it? What are some good treatments and relief measures? Let me introduce them to you. If you are troubled by this situation, please read the following article carefully.

What causes abscesses on the head?

First, pustules on the head will generally be diagnosed as folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis in hospitals. Doctors will mainly diagnose the condition based on the patient's condition. For example, if red spots or even purulent red spots often appear on the scalp, and the condition recurs, the doctor can make a diagnosis.

Second, people of any age may develop abscesses on their heads. However, for some people who drink alcohol for a long time, most of them are men around 30 years old. Sometimes it is due to work pressure, and sometimes it is due to working overtime and staying up late.

Third, the pathogenesis of pustules in children and adults is different. Pustules on the head of babies are also called baby acne, which is a relatively common phenomenon. This is because the baby carries too many hormones during the development process, which is also called "fetal toxins" in traditional Chinese medicine.

So after birth, they will grow on the head, face, and even the body. Most of these are not a problem and there is no need to be too nervous. Generally, they will be digested on their own after a period of time.

How to treat abscess on the head

Modern life is stressful, and people are prone to irregular diets. Some people may have many parties and social events. Therefore, drinking alcohol and eating spicy food frequently will cause some harm to your health. Often, pustules will appear on your head at this time, so pay more attention to it in normal times!

Steps/Methods

1. Pustules on the head are folliculitis, which means that the hair follicles are inflamed, so anti-inflammatory treatment should be carried out in time. Antibiotics can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Oral medications include cephalosporins or erythromycin, and topical medications include rivanol solution, neomycin ointment or mupirocin ointment.

2. During the treatment period, patients should eat a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, eat less or no spicy, greasy, raw, cold, fried and other irritating foods, eat less sweets, and actively quit smoking and drinking, which is conducive to recovery.

3. In daily life, patients should pay attention to keeping their scalp cool, avoid washing their hair excessively, avoid irritating hair follicles, get more rest, get enough sleep, learn to combine work and rest, and release stress; at the same time, they should exercise more to enhance the body's resistance and immunity to disease.

Note: The most important thing in the prevention and treatment of folliculitis is to pay attention to skin cleanliness and hygiene in daily life, get more rest, participate in some physical activities appropriately, enhance the body's resistance, prevent trauma, and actively treat itchy skin diseases.

What to do if there is abscess on the head

1. Take Chinese medicine for conditioning

The condition of abscesses on the heads of adults is often complicated. It is generally recommended to take Chinese medicine for conditioning. In severe cases, antibiotics can be used for treatment. This type of abscess heals slowly, and the general medication time is one month; some even take longer.

2. Perforating folliculitis

If the disease recurs, or the pustules are relatively large, or there are several pustules together, this type of destructiveness is extremely serious and is called perforating folliculitis. The recommended treatment is to go to the hospital for bacterial culture. Currently, there are not many hospitals in China that can carry out this project. You can ask carefully.

3. Diet

Diet is something that must be taken care of, such as avoiding drinking as much as possible, eating less high-calorie foods such as peppers, mutton, grapes, oranges, etc.; it is also best to eat less chocolate, cakes and other foods; eating more foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables will have a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on it;

4. Pustules cannot be squeezed

Be careful not to squeeze these pustules, otherwise they are prone to more serious infection; after all, the head and face are rich in blood supply, and infection will cause more trouble; in addition, if there is a fever, it is recommended to go to the hospital for injection and infusion in time, and stay in the hospital if necessary;

5. Prescribe some anti-inflammatory drugs

You can ask your doctor to prescribe some anti-inflammatory drugs or Chinese medicine for conditioning treatment. Massaging your head with digital massage every day can help hair growth. You should pay attention to rest, avoid overwork and do more physical exercise to improve your body's immunity.

6. Don’t eat spicy food

Pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits or eat foods that are easier to digest. You must take medicines on time and keep the affected area dry and clean. Don't have too much psychological pressure. Excessive psychological pressure can also lead to worsening of the condition.