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"Scalp Pimples"
 Scalp
pimples (named acne necrotica miliaris) often are
actually small inflammatory areas around hair
follicles and are pimples on the scalp that are
different to pimples / acne on the face which is
associated with the oil glands that open directly
on the surface of the skin.
On the scalp, the oil glands open into the hair
follicles and often you will get a little
inflammation around the hair follicle.
Generally the use one of the ordinary medicated
tar shampoos will control it nicely. They are not
true pimples such as acne on the face but simply
 folliculitis
or inflammation of the hair follicle.
The disorder can vary in nature and basically
all variations result in small, itchy pustules that
are generally first noticed while combing /
brushing the hair. Such pimples can get infected
quickly and become a problem.
The cause of scalp pimples is not clear but
generally it is micro-organisms such as yeast,
mites and staph bacterium that thrive on the scalp
and can lead to scalp pimples.
Sometimes yeast may infect the crown and result
in a small, red rash that stubbornly hangs on when
treated with a variety of lotions and shampoos.
Treatment with topical antibiotics may be necessary
and in more severe infestations steroids may be
needed, but usually simple and unrelenting scalp
hygiene will solve the problem. Sometimes the
doctor may prescribe an oral as well as a topical
medication to eradicate scalp pimples caused by
yeast infection.
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The mild forms of scalp pimples are a
nuisance but nothing to worry about. The
affected area usually responds to the
application of a salicylic acid solution
(tar shampoo) but care in use of such
preparation should be taken due to the
extreme dehydrating and stripping action
of compounds like benzoyl peroxide that
can have an adverse and permanent effect
on the actual hair.
Scalp hygiene should be improved if
scalp pimples become evident and persist.
Any hypoallergenic shampoo calibrated for
oily skin types will definitely be of
benefit as they will limit the production
of sebum which is the naturally produced
oil on the skin.
Note that the above information
refers to to adults and not the scalp
pimples that can be found on babies.
Scalp pimples on newborn infants are
sometimes the result of exposure to their
mother's hormones during the birthing
process and simply keeping the area dry
over a period of days will allow the area
to generally clear up on its own.
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