S.often cause of severe itching, the folliculitis of the scalp it is a condition that causes irritation and trauma to the skin barrier. If not treated properly, it can even lead to the appearance of painful pustules, dandruff and in severe cases even hair loss. The remedies, however, are there.
Scalp folliculitis: what it is
There Scalp folliculitis is an inflammatory disease of the hair follicle which often presents with small itchy pustules. Also referred to as “hair acne”, particularly affects the hairline area, both in the front and in the nape of the neck.
It can be caused by inflammation, due to ingrown hair or infections with fungi and bacteria.
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The first symptoms are manifested by widespread itching and small bumps in the front of the head. There are two types of folliculitis: the first plus superficial and usually easy to care for, the second deeper and longer lasting.
Signs and symptoms to recognize it
Knowing recognize the symptoms of scalp folliculitis from the beginning it is essential in order to fight it in the correct way and not risk it recurring.
Among the first alarm bells we find a generate redness of the skin, with an extended sensation of heat and itching. Later you can see the formation of small white bubbles in conjunction with the hairline.
The (common) causes of scalp folliculitis
Often triggered by a weakened immune system, the folliculitis causes inflammation of the tiny skin sacs from which hair grows.
According to trichologists, this type of reaction it can be caused by bacteria and fungi that attack the scalp. To avoid the most extreme reactions, however, there are some small precautions to be implemented even in everyday life to protect the hair and avoid the risk of infections.
For example? Limit the use of wool hats and headbands that retain sweat. Avoid the whirlpools and – especially for men – have the forethought of always use a clean hair razor.
Hair care: how to get rid of folliculitis
THE treatments to cure scalp folliculitis may vary depending on the cause and severity of each individual case. If the situation is not so serious as to require the intervention of the doctor-trichologist then it is possible to act with products for domestic use, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. Here are some more tips:
1) Use an anti-dandruff shampoo
The first change to be implemented is that of choose a shampoo suitable for your condition. This inflammation (in the mildest forms) can in fact also be caused by too aggressive detergents.
One anti-dandruff shampoo with anti-fungal agents it can be a valuable ally to fight inflammation.
Another help can be to use one Salicylic acid shampoo: its sebum-regulating component purifies and restores the skin barrier.
Later, once the skin has been restored to its natural state of well-being, it is possible to replace the anti-dandruff shampoo with a more delicate one for sensitive hair, which contains botanical ingredients And green.
2) Avoid hot water
While it may seem like extremely simple advice, too the use of hot water – when rinsing the hair – can worsen the condition of folliculitis.
Better the lukewarm oneperhaps followed by warm, soothing compresses out of the shower that will facilitate the drainage of pustules.
3) Hydrocortisone: to limit itching
Under medical advice, too hydrocortisone creams and antihistamines they can be very useful for relieve the symptoms of itching.
Finally, beware: if folliculitis worsens it is possible that it will degenerate into psoriasis; in this case, in addition to the antibiotic therapy (under medical prescription) it is also possible to evaluate the surgical removal of the pustules.
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