There are acne on the scalp

The back, buttocks, and the triangle area between the nose and face are the most prone to acne. Folliculitis is also prone to occur in these areas, but no one would have thought that acne would one day appear on the scalp. This is mainly due to improper treatment when using shampoo or dyeing or perming the hair, which will not only cause damage to the hair, but may also affect the health of the scalp. There are many aspects to the treatment of folliculitis, but it is better to use traditional Chinese medicine.

Scalp folliculitis is an inflammatory change caused by pyogenic cocci invading the area around the hair follicle openings. Folliculitis initially appears as red, solid papules, which then rapidly develop into papular pustules. Folliculitis that occurs on the head is called scalp folliculitis. Those that occur on the lower jaw are called "sheep beard sores", "beard sores", and "bird's nest sores"; those that occur between the eyebrows are called "eyebrow sores"; those that occur on the buttocks are called "sitting board sores", etc.

Traditional Chinese medicine has different names for it according to the location and shape of the disease, such as big pearl sore, hairline sore, sheep beard sore, mole cricket boil, mole cricket disease, and eel arch head. The disease is prone to occur on the head, neck, buttocks, perianal area or other parts of the body, and tends to recur. It often occurs in multiple places, is stubborn in nature, and is difficult to cure. Comprehensively classify folliculitis, formulate and administer prescriptions according to the symptoms; pay attention to diet and daily life, from clinical treatment to lifestyle conditioning. Scalp folliculitis is a purulent ball

Folliculitis is an inflammation caused by pyogenic cocci invading the area around the hair follicle opening and is limited to the upper part of the hair follicle. It is divided into two types: purulent and non-purulent. It is more common in people with low immunity or diabetes, and is prone to occur on the head and neck. The one that occurs on the head is called scalp folliculitis. Folliculitis initially presents as red, solid papules, which rapidly develop into papular pustules, which then dry up and form scabs, leaving no trace after the scabs fall off. The rashes are numerous but not confluent.

Treatment

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, folliculitis is mostly caused by internal accumulation of dampness and heat, which in turn fumigates the lung system and accumulates in the skin. When the evil toxins accumulate for a long time, they turn into heat. When the heat is too strong, the flesh rots and turns into pus. The pus and toxins flow and penetrate each other, causing folliculitis. It may be due to physical weakness, weak defenses, and exogenous heat toxins; or it may be due to unclean skin, which is invaded by wind toxins and causes external wind toxins. 1. Internal treatment: In the early stage, it is advisable to clear away heat and detoxify, and the prescription is Wuwei Xiaodu Drink. If the patient has scattered light red papules and small pustules on the body surface, feels itchy and painful, has a red tongue, and a thick and greasy coating, which are manifestations of excessive dampness and heat, it is advisable to clear away heat, detoxify and eliminate dampness, and the prescription used is Jinyi Decoction; if the patient has a weak constitution, a prolonged course of illness, and has symptoms of qi and yin deficiency such as sallow complexion, poor appetite, pale tongue, thin white coating, and a deep and fine pulse, the treatment should be to invigorate qi and nourish yin, clear away heat and detoxify, and the prescription should be Lanqi Decoction.

Topical treatments

After cutting the hair, use the following medicines:

(1) 2.5% iodine tincture: For external use, apply to the affected area several times a day.

(2) 1% neomycin ointment: For external use, apply to the affected area several times a day.

Systemic treatment

(1) For patients with multiple lesions, sulfonamides or antibiotics can be used as appropriate, and oral multivitamins can be taken.

(2) Immunity regulation: 4 ml of transfer factor is injected subcutaneously 1/2 day.