Acne is a fairly common and unpleasant disease in every respect. This pathology delivers aesthetic and physical discomfort to people of any gender and age. Often inflammations appear not only on the face, but also on the scalp. In some cases, painful sensations occur.
Today we will look at how to get rid of acne on the head, what methods to use so as not to aggravate the problem. The effectiveness of treatment depends on many factors. First of all, you need to find out the causes of acne.
Why do skin rashes appear on the head?
Dermatologists identify the following most common causes of acne on the head, in the hair:
- malnutrition, frequent consumption of unhe althy foods (too sweet, spicy, sour and fatty foods);
- habits that disrupt metabolic processes;
- malfunctions in the hormonal system (during pregnancy and critical days, in adolescents in puberty, during andafter using oral contraceptives);
- some hereditary dermatological diseases;
- violation of the diet during breastfeeding causes rashes in babies;
- allergic to food, medicines, hygiene products, etc.;
- windmill;
- complications from serious infectious diseases;
- stress;
- inappropriate cosmetics and hygiene items;
- poor hair and scalp care.
The process of acne on the scalp
Inflammatory elements form on the scalp for one or more of the reasons listed above. As you know, each layer of the skin performs certain tasks. In the connective tissue there are glands of external secretion, which secrete fat and sweat. Fluids are expelled through the pores, which are the bases of the follicles.
Fat and sweat form a hydrolipidic film, which should protect the skin from dehydration and the reproduction of pathogens. Bacteria that penetrate the film clog pores, block the skin from breathing, which causes the formation of inflammation in the form of acne. Often this problem is exacerbated by excessive hair loss.
Treatments
Treatment of acne on the scalp should be started immediately. If left untreated, this cosmetic defect can lead to more serious problems, such as baldness.
Not always self-treatment gives good results. Without consulting a dermatologist or trichologist, you can choose the wrong drug and worsen the skin condition. How to get rid of acne on the head? The main thing is to correctly determine the cause of the disease.
Meanwhile, there are many effective methods of treating such an ailment. Consider the most common of them:
- Heating the affected areas with a long-wavelength ultraviolet lamp prevents the formation of new acne and accelerates the healing of existing ones. Light therapy medical device is used to treat many dermatological diseases.
- Rubbing inflammation with a special solution made from sea s alt and sulfur will eliminate flaking, normalize the water-lipid balance of the scalp and eliminate itching. The procedure should be done constantly until the condition improves.
- The use of "Darsonval" - exposure to problem areas of the skin with high frequency pulses. Using a glass electrode, it is necessary to treat problem areas for 5-10 minutes a day for 10-14 days. Darsonvalization performs the following tasks: improves blood circulation, disinfects, stimulates tissue regeneration. Already after the first application, the inflammation will dry out, become less painful. Also, "Darsonval" is often recommended to be used in combination with drugs, since the device improves the absorption of useful substances into the skin. A nice bonus will be accelerated hair growth and reduced hair loss.
- How to get rid of acne on the head, many are interested. Camphor and salicylic alcohol show high efficiency. These drugs are used to cauterize inflammatory elements under the hair.
- Tar soap helps to cope with acne at the initial stage of the disease. It dries them, eliminates excessive oiliness of the skin, qualitatively cleanses the pores of fat, dust, and cosmetics. Soap should be applied only to the scalp, it is better to avoid getting it on the curls themselves, so as not to dry them out. In any case, it will be beneficial to use a balm after such a therapeutic wash, which will moisturize the curls. If you can't stand the smell of tar, you can try laundry soap. It also has a beneficial effect on problematic scalp.
- Brewer's yeast, when used in courses, significantly improves the condition of the skin under the hair. The product contains vitamins and minerals that help cleanse the body of toxins and toxins, nourish the epidermis. You can buy the drug in the form of capsules or tablets. To evaluate the result, you need to take them for at least two months, 3 times a day before meals. Brewer's yeast has contraindications. After you have found out the cause of acne in the head, in the hair, you need to consult a doctor about the use of this supplement. Yeast from such companies as Nagipol, Osokor, Bioterra, Naturlivit proved to be the most highly effective.
Healing scalp mask
The following mask proved to be good for treating acne on the scalp. Forits preparation will need the following ingredients:
- dry yeast - 2 tsp;
- orange juice - 1 tsp;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp;
- carrot juice - 1 tsp.
Mix the ingredients in a glass container and heat in a water bath. Apply the composition to the skin for 15-30 minutes if acne on the head bothers and the head itches. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe for oily skin
This mask will help to tame problematic scalp. Take the following products:
- brewer's yeast - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- warm milk - 100 ml.
Mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply to problem areas for 20 minutes. Rinse with water at a comfortable temperature. It is recommended to apply all masks on clean scalp with a brush. With regular use, this remedy normalizes the production of secretions by the glands and reduces inflammation.
Mask for dry scalp
Often there are pimples on the head in the hair of men. Peeling and itching may also bother. Many managed to cope with this problem with the help of the following mask. Take these components:
- dry yeast - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- water - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- one egg yolk;
- wheat germ oil - 1 tbsp. spoon.
Mix the ingredients and heat them in a water bath. Apply to the scalp and the entire length of the hair. Wash off with shampoo after 30 minutes.
This mask accelerates metabolic processes in tissues, relieves dryness, nourishes the skin with valuable substances. AtRegular use of the mask helps to get rid of acne. The main thing is to find out why acne appears on the head. Only the elimination of the cause will help to get rid of this problem forever.
Universal mask
This recipe can be used by all skin types. To prepare it, take the following products:
- dry yeast - 1 tbsp. spoon;
- warm water - 100 ml;
- crushed grape seeds - 1 tbsp. spoon.
How to get rid of acne on the head with a mixture of these ingredients? Apply it on problem areas and leave for 5-10 minutes. Gently massage the surface of the head and wash off the mask with warm water.
The tool will help eliminate itching, peeling. After such a procedure, the skin will breathe again, secretion production will normalize, acne will be less disturbing.
The method of treating acne on the head depends on the causes of their appearance. You can relieve inflammation on the skin with the help of various antibacterial ointments. They need to be applied to the affected areas regularly, only then it will be possible to feel a noticeable result.
Levomekol ointment
This drug is considered one of the most effective for the treatment of acne. It has a combined effect: it fights infection well and stimulates tissue regeneration. "Levomekol" is often prescribed for the treatment of purulent formations. The composition also contains polyethylene oxides - substances that deliver valuable substances to the deep layers of the dermis. They also remove toxins from the skin.
The formula of the product includes such active substances as chloramphenicol and methyluracil. These components have an antibacterial effect, contribute to the restoration of the skin, help to remove ugly acne on the head in the hair of men and women.
With regular use of the ointment, the following results can be achieved:
- puffiness and redness will disappear;
- inflammatory processes will stop;
- accelerate the maturation of purulent formations;
- damaged tissues will heal faster;
- the relief of the skin will become more even.
The drug rarely causes side effects. Its advantage lies in the fact that it eliminates one of the main causes of acne on the head in the hair of women and men - pathogenic bacteria. In addition, the tool is notable for its availability and low price.
The ointment is sold in aluminum tubes of 20 and 40 g. You can purchase a drug from various manufacturers: Nizhpharm, Green Oakwood, Borshchagovsky KhPZ, Farmak. Price - from 46 rubles.
Boro Plus Cream
Another drug that has proven itself in the treatment of acne. The remedy for Himani is familiar to many. Its composition is characterized by low allergenicity, since it does not contain aggressive components that are often used to treat ulcers.
The Boro Plus formula includes ingredients such as tulsi, sandalwood, neem extracts, aloe vera juice, estimahdoo extract and other botanicals. The drug surprises with its versatility, becauseit manages to cope with many dermatological problems.
Herbal ointment should be applied to damaged areas of the scalp up to four times a day. It is recommended to use the drug until the complete disappearance of acne on the head in the hair of women and men. The cost of an Indian cream for a volume of 60 ml is 40 rubles.
Fukortsin solution
The product has an antiseptic and disinfectant effect. It is used not only to treat wounds and cracks, but also to eliminate pustular pathologies of the epidermis. "Red Zelenka" in its composition contains components such as boric acid, phenol, resorcinol and fuchsin dye. The active substances prevent the development of pathogenic microflora, cause the death of fungi.
"Fukortsin" should treat acne on the scalp to avoid infection and suppuration. For the treatment of children, the solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1. The remedy should be applied to the wounds up to five times a day, depending on the form of the disease. Treatment of acne on the head in the hair with this remedy is very popular.
Many pharmaceutical enterprises are engaged in the manufacture of the drug: Samaramedprom, Tula pharmaceutical factory, Lekker, Yaroslavl pharmaceutical factory, Moscow pharmaceutical factory. You can buy a solution for 25 rubles (10 ml bottle).
Vitamins good for skin
You can speed up the healing process if you take vitamins that are good for your skin:
- ascorbic acid is found in oranges, blackcurrants, onions, grapefruits;
- tocopherol can be found in fish, milk, nuts;
- keratin is found in abundance in carrots, apricots, eggs, parsley;
- B vitamins are found in salmon, rice, bananas, tomatoes, nuts, oatmeal, mushrooms, cabbage and buckwheat;
- Cheese, chicken, fish, milk and eggs are rich in vitamin K;
- nicotinic acid is found in peanuts and pumpkin;
- Vitamin D can be obtained from seaweed, cod liver, eggs and butter.
These foods should be included in your daily diet more often. They will not only have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, but also on overall he alth.
You should also eat oatmeal, wheat and buckwheat porridge, do not forget about fermented milk products, prunes, fresh fruits and vegetables, drink green tea and natural juices. This approach will make the treatment of acne on the head in men and women very effective.
In some cases, it is advisable to use ready-made vitamin-mineral complexes: Aevita, Zincteral, Pentovit, Vitaminel, Aerovit, Vetorona, etc.
Medicines with antibiotics and retinoids
The problem of rashes on the scalp must be considered individually. Perhaps, in addition to consulting a dermatologist, you may need to visit a gastroenterologist and an endocrinologist. They will help identify the causes of acne on the head in women and men.
If the use of "light" local remedies does not show good results, the doctor may prescribe a more serioustherapy:
- Zinerit is a popular acne treatment from Astellas Pharma Europe BV. The main active ingredient is erythromycin. Using a convenient applicator, you need to treat the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe skin twice a day. "Zinerite" dries inflammation well, and also prevents the appearance of new acne. The duration of treatment is two months. The cost of the drug is about 600 rubles.
- "Differin" - a product with adapalene in the composition. A new generation retinoid has shown itself well in the fight against acne. The drug accelerates the processes of skin renewal, prevents clogging of enlarged pores, and normalizes the production of secretion by the sebaceous glands. You need to apply "Differin" on rashes once a day - before going to bed. According to the manufacturer - Galderma Laboratories, a pronounced therapeutic effect occurs three weeks after the start of use. The tool is not addictive. Cost - 850 rubles.
- "Skinoren" is made by the German manufacturer "Intendis GmbH" on the basis of azelaic acid. It has a powerful antibacterial effect. The drug perfectly fights one of the common causes of rashes - Propionibacterium acnes bacteria. The tool is available in the form of a gel and cream. How to treat acne on the head with it? It should be applied to problem areas of the scalp twice a day.
- "Klinesfar" - a drug that belongs to the group of antibiotics. The active substance erythromycin shows a higheffectiveness in the fight for clear skin. The ointment stops the reproduction of microorganisms that provoke the formation of acne. The remedy is applied twice a day with a thin layer on acne on the head in men and women. "Klinesfar" is quickly absorbed and leaves no traces on the skin. You can buy the drug for 400 rubles.
- "Benzamycin" - an anti-acne remedy with erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide in the composition from Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. It has keratolytic and anti-inflammatory properties. The drug slows down the production of sebum, inhibits the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, and prevents clogging of pores. "Benzamycin" is applied to problem areas in the morning and evening for six to ten weeks. The mixture must be stored in the refrigerator. The price of the combined drug is about 1,800 rubles.
The duration of treatment is determined individually. The price is about 1,200 rubles.
Daily scalp hygiene
After getting a positive result of the treatment of acne on the head, you need to maintain it. To do this, you should properly care for the scalp. The smart approach is to follow three steps:
- Skin Cleansing.
- Moisturizing and nourishing.
- Protection.
Problem scalp prone to rashes is recommended to be cleaned with tar shampoo. You can also use pharmaceutical products containing zinc and sulfur. Moisturizing and nutrition will be provided by special masks, the recipes of which were discussed above.
The epidermis should be protected from styling cosmetic products, dust. It is unacceptable to walk with a dirty head. People who are having problemsacne, lifestyle changes are highly recommended. It is very important to reconsider your eating habits, which provoke an increased work of the sebaceous glands.
