Acne is a fairly common and unpleasant disease in every way. This pathology gives aesthetic and physical discomfort to people of any gender and age. Often, inflammation appears not only on the face, but also on the scalp. In some cases, pain occurs.
Today we will consider how to get rid of acne on the head, what methods to use in order 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 my head?
Dermatologists distinguish the following most common causes of acne on the head, in the hair:
- malnutrition, frequent use of harmful products (too sweet, spicy, sour and fatty foods);
- the presence of habits that disrupt metabolic processes;
- malfunctioning of the hormonal system (during pregnancy and critical days, in adolescents in the puberty, during and after the use of oral contraceptives);
- some dermatological diseases of a hereditary nature;
- violation of the diet during breastfeeding causes rashes in infants;
- allergies to food, drugs, hygiene products, etc .;
- chickenpox;
- complications from serious infectious diseases;
- stress
- unsuitable cosmetics and hygiene items;
- insufficient 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 lard and sweat. Fluids are excreted 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 reproduction of pathogens. Bacteria that penetrate the film, clog pores, block the skin’s breathing, which causes inflammation in the form of acne. Often this problem is exacerbated by excessive hair loss.
Treatment methods
Acne treatment for scalp should be started immediately. If you do not get rid of such a cosmetic defect in a timely manner, it can cause more serious problems, for example, baldness.
Self-medication does not always give good results. Without consulting a dermatologist or trichologist, you can choose the wrong drug and worsen the condition of the skin. 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:
- Warming the affected areas with an ultraviolet lamp with a long-wave radiation prevents the formation of new acne and accelerates the healing of existing ones. A light therapeutic medical device is used to treat many dermatological diseases.
- Rubbing inflammation with a special solution prepared from sea salt and sulfur will eliminate peeling, 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 is an effect on high-frequency pulses on problem areas of the skin. Using a glass electrode, you need 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. After the first use, 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 beneficial substances into the skin. A pleasant bonus will be accelerated hair growth and reduction of 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 in the initial stage of the disease. It dries them, eliminates excessive oiliness of the skin, qualitatively cleans pores from fat, dust, 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. 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 favorably affects problematic scalp.
- Brewer's yeast when taken 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 at least two months 3 times a day before meals. Brewer's yeast has contraindications. After you find out the cause of acne in the head, in the hair, you need to consult a doctor about the use of this supplement. The yeast from such companies as Nagipol, Osokor, Bioterra, Naturlivit proved to be the most highly effective.

Healing mask for scalp
The following mask showed itself well for the treatment of acne on the scalp. For its preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- dry yeast - 2 tsp;
- orange juice - 1 tsp;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp;
- carrot juice - 1 tsp.
Combine the ingredients in a glass bowl and heat in a water bath. Apply the composition on the skin for 15-30 minutes if acne on the head is bothering and the head is itching. Rinse with warm water.
Recipe for Oily Skin
Such a mask will help to tame problem 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 that all masks be applied to clean scalp with a brush. With regular use, this remedy normalizes the secretion of glands and reduces inflammation.
Mask for dry scalp
Acne often appears on the head in the hair of men. Peeling and itching may also bother. Many managed to cope with this problem using the following mask. Take these components:
- dry yeast - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- the yolk of one egg;
- wheat germ oil - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Mix the components and heat them in a water bath. Apply to the scalp and the entire length of the hair. After 30 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
Such a mask accelerates metabolic processes in tissues, relieves dryness, nourishes the skin with valuable substances. With regular use, the mask helps get rid of acne. The main thing is to find out why acne appears on the head. Only eliminating the cause will permanently get rid of this problem.
Universal mask
This recipe can be used by owners of any type of skin. To prepare it, take the following products:
- dry yeast - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- warm water - 100 ml;
- crushed grape seeds - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
How to get rid of acne on the head with a mixture of these ingredients? Apply it to problem areas and leave for 5-10 minutes. Gently massage the surface of the head and rinse off the mask with warm water.
The tool will help eliminate itching, peeling. After this procedure, the skin will breathe again, the secretion will normalize, acne will bother less.
The method for treating acne on the head depends on the causes of their appearance. You can remove inflammation on the skin with various antibacterial ointments. They need to be applied to the affected areas regularly, only then it will be possible to feel a noticeable result.
Ointment "Levomekol"
This drug is considered one of the most effective for the treatment of acne. It has a combined effect: it perfectly fights infection 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 deeper layers of the dermis. They 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, you can achieve the following results:
- puffiness and redness will disappear;
- inflammatory processes will stop;
- maturation of purulent formations will accelerate;
- damaged tissue will heal faster;
- the relief of the skin will become more even.
The drug rarely causes side effects. Its advantage is 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 affordable and low cost.
The ointment is sold in aluminum tubes of 20 and 40 g each. You can purchase a medicine of various manufacturers: Nizhpharm, Green Oakwood, Borshchagovsky HFZ, Farmak. Cost - from 46 rubles.
Cream Boro Plus
Another drug that has proven itself in the treatment of acne. The remedy from "Khimani" is familiar to many. Its composition is characterized by low allergenicity, since it does not contain aggressive components, which are often used to treat ulcers.
The Boro Plus formula includes ingredients such as extracts of tulasi, sandalwood, nem, aloe vera juice, extract from estimahdu and other plant substances. The drug surprises with its versatility, because it 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 acne on the head completely disappears in the hair of women and men. The cost of Indian cream for a volume of 60 ml is 40 rubles.
Fukortsin solution
The product has antiseptic and disinfectant effects. It is used not only to treat wounds and cracks, but also to eliminate pustular pathologies of the epidermis. "Red green" in its composition contains components such as boric acid, phenol, resorcinol and dye fuchsin. Active substances prevent the development of pathogenic microflora, cause the death of fungi.
“Fucorcin” 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. Apply the product to the wounds up to five times a day, depending on the form of the disease. The treatment of acne on the head in the hair with the help of this tool is very popular.
Many pharmaceutical companies 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 beneficial to the skin
You can speed up the healing process if you take vitamins that are beneficial for the 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;
- vitamin K is rich in cheese, chicken, fish, milk and eggs;
- nicotinic acid is found in peanuts and pumpkin;
- Vitamin D can be obtained from seaweed, cod liver, eggs, and butter.
It is these products that should be more often included in your daily diet. They will not only positively affect the condition of the skin, but also on the general state of health.
You also need to eat oat, wheat and buckwheat porridge, do not forget about dairy 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”, “Zinkteral”, “Pentovit”, “Vitaminel”, “Aerovita”, “Vetoron”, etc.
Medications 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 endocrinologist. They will help identify the causes of acne on the head in women and men.
If the use of "light" means of local action does not show good results, the doctor may prescribe a more serious therapy:
- Zinerit is a popular acne treatment product from Astellas Pharma Europe B.V. The main active ingredient is erythromycin. Using a convenient applicator, you need to treat the affected area of the skin twice a day. "Zinerit" well dries up inflammation, 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 tool with adapalene in the composition. The new generation retinoid has proven itself in the fight against acne. The drug accelerates skin renewal, prevents clogging of enlarged pores, and normalizes secretion by the sebaceous glands. Apply "Differin" to the rash once a day - before bedtime. According to the manufacturer - “Galderm Laboratory”, a pronounced therapeutic effect occurs three weeks after the start of use. The tool is not addictive. The cost is 850 rubles.
- “Skinoren” was manufactured by the German manufacturer Intendis GmbH based on azelaic acid. It has a powerful antibacterial effect. The drug perfectly fights one of the common causes of rashes - the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes. The product 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.The duration of treatment is prescribed individually. The price is about 1,200 rubles.
- Klinesfar - a drug that belongs to the group of antibiotics. The active substance erythromycin shows high effectiveness in the fight for clean skin. Ointment stops the growth of microorganisms that provoke the formation of acne. The product is applied twice a day in a thin layer to acne on the head in men and women. Klinesfar is quickly absorbed and leaves no residue on the skin. You can buy the drug for 400 rubles.
- "Benzamycin" - an anti-acne drug with erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide in the composition of the company 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 from six to ten weeks. The mixture should be stored in the refrigerator. The price of the combined drug is about 1 800 rubles.
Daily scalp hygiene
After you get a positive treatment for acne on the head, you need to maintain it. To do this, properly care for the scalp. A competent approach consists of three steps:
- Skin cleansing.
- Moisturizing and nutrition.
- Protection.
Problematic scalp prone to rashes, it is recommended to clean tar tar shampoo. You can also use pharmacy 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. Do not walk with a dirty head. People who have acne problems are strongly encouraged to change their lifestyle. It is very important to reconsider your eating habits, which provokes the increased work of the sebaceous glands.