How to Treat a Pimple on Your Scalp
Pimples on the scalp do not show up as quickly, but are just as unpleasant as in other places. We show the best tips and ways to get rid of them.
Pimples can appear anywhere on our skin – even on the scalp. Since the scalp is usually covered with a lot of hair, we just don’t notice them as often.
Causes of pimples on the scalp
The causes can be many and varied, including
- Allergy: Do you have a new detergent or shampoo? Pimples on the scalp can be an allergic reaction. To be on the safe side, you can go to a specialist and have a test done, or you can test yourself beforehand by omitting potential allergens.
- Hormones: Hormonal changes due to stress, puberty or menstruation can also lead to the unpleasant pustules.
- Wrong care: Sweat, residues of hair care products or dead skin cells can cause pores to clog and pimples to appear.
- Irritation/damage: Permanent rubbing by hats & etc. irritate the scalp. If the scalp is even damaged, for example by shaving, the hair follicles can become inflamed, small pustules can develop.
Treating pimples on the scalp: You can do that
The general rule is: Do not pop pimples! You can do more harm than good with that.
- Use the right shampoos: Use a mild shampoo with a low pH value. Antibacterial shampoos cleanse the scalp and help remove bacteria from the skin scales.
- Regular hair care: Wash your hair regularly (about every two days) and always after exercise to combat dirt and sweat.
- Conditioners: Chamomile has an anti-inflammatory effect and can relieve itching. Prepare a rinse with chamomile flowers and hot water, sieving off the flowers after about ten minutes. If the brew is lukewarm, pour it over your head. The conditioner remains in the hair.
- Tea tree oil: The oil is known to be disinfecting and drying. So be careful with the dosage, you might want to dilute it with water before you dab it on the pimple.
- Protect the scalp: Avoid anything that could strain your scalp if possible. Leave out the hair dryer, curling iron, straightening iron, hair colorations etc. and use alternatives. You can also let hair dry in the air, instead of curling irons, you can also make beach waves overnight – they are currently very popular anyway.
Here you will find more tips against itchy scalp and dry scalp.