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If you're reading this, you've undoubtedly had scalp acne at some point. Despite the fact that not everyone must deal with it, most individuals do. If you've ever dealt with scalp acne, you understand how annoying it can be. You might be wondering what causes scalp acne, how to treat it, and how to prevent it from happening again.
First of all, let's talk about what scalp acne is and why it happens. Scalp acne is when your skin becomes irritated under your hair follicles (the part where hair grows). When this happens, bacteria and oil build up inside the follicle and cause inflammation. This can lead to redness, swelling, flaking, itching or burning on your head. Your scalp might also feel tender or painful when touched.
If you've experienced scalp acne in the past few weeks or months (or even years), there are some things that you can try to treat it at home like taking antiseptic shampoos or washing your hair less frequently with mild cleansers like coconut oil or olive oil (don't use these products as replacements for regular shampooing though because they won't cleanse thoroughly).
First of all, let's talk about what scalp acne is and why it happens. Scalp acne is when your skin becomes irritated under your hair follicles (the part where hair grows). When this happens, bacteria and oil build up inside the follicle and cause inflammation. This can lead to redness, swelling, flaking, itching or burning on your head. Your scalp might also feel tender or painful when touched.
If you've experienced scalp acne in the past few weeks or months (or even years), there are some things that you can try to treat it at home like taking antiseptic shampoos or washing your hair less frequently with mild cleansers like coconut oil or olive oil (don't use these products as replacements for regular shampooing though because they won't cleanse thoroughly).
