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However,scalp acneisn’t just a TV phenomena.
It’s an everyday occurrence that many more people experience than you might think.
“[It’s] typically seen more frequently in people that also have facial acne.”
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What is scalp acne?
We all know what pimples look like, but now imagine those around the hairlineoreven underneath your hair.
Yep, that’s scalpacne.
At times it can be resulting from irritation, bacteria, fungal, or other infections.
You might be worried that your dandruff is causing your pimples, but that’s likely not the case.
“Those with dandruff tend to have excess oil and sebaceous activity in the scalp,” he says.
“They also may be more prone to acne breakouts.”
Whatshouldn’tyou do if you get a scalp breakout?
Ultimately, this can lead to more scarring of the skinandhair loss.
Moral of the story?
Whatcanyou do to treat scalp acne?
“I suggest washing every other day,” says Dr. Robinson.
“For more severe cases, oral antibiotics or oral retinoids are prescribed,” says Dr. Hicks-Graham.
What can you do topreventscalp acne?
“Helping to prevent oil and flaky build-up can be extremely helpful,” says Dr. Carols.
Dr. Carlos is also a fan ofNeutrogena T/ Sal Therapeutic Shampoo, which containssalicylicacid to reduce bumps.
“This can assist in eliminating bacteria and speeding the process of eradicating the pimple.”
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