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Do You Have Pimples On Scalp? Here's How To Get Rid Of Them
Although pimples, breakouts, and acne on scalp are uncommon, it does happen and these are rather troublesome. The good news is, these scalp pimples can be easily treated with some home remedies.
But, first, let's understand the causes of and ways to prevent scalp acne.
Causes Of Scalp Acne
The most common cause of the occurrence of pimples and acne anywhere on the body is when the hair follicles or pores are clogged. Other reasons are:
•
Clogged
follicles
or
dead
skin
cells
•
Cosmetic
product
build-up
such
as
hairspray
•
Poor
hair
and
scalp
hygiene
•
Poor
hygiene
after
workout
or
not
washing
hair
after
workout
•
Wearing
headscarf
or
headband
for
longer
durations,
which
can
lead
to
sweating
and
then
acne
How To Prevent Scalp Acne
As always said, "Prevention is better than cure," you can try to avoid having scalp acne rather than treating it afterwards. This is because treating scalp acne will take time and these can additionally give you some discomfort while sleeping.
Here's how you can prevent scalp acne:
•
Avoid
headbands
and
other
accessories
in
summers
or
even
if
you
do,
wear
loose-fitting
accessories
•
Wash
your
hair
after
workout
or
exercise
session
to
avoid
the
build-up
of
germs
and
bacteria
•
Don't
use
harsh
products
on
the
scalp,
and
move
to
natural
products
•
Wash
and
clean
your
hair
regularly
for
good
hair
and
scalp
hygiene
Note: Some people get hair and scalp acne because some element in their hair product irritates their skin. Check with your dermatologist to figure out the actual cause of scalp acne.
How To Get Rid Of Scalp Pimples
Most of these home remedies are being used since ancient times in India to cure hair problems and have lustrous and healthy hair.
Tea Tree Oil
Ingredients:
•
Tea
tree
oil:
6-7
drops
•
A
mild
conditioner
How
to
Use:
•
Mix
6-7
drops
of
tea
tree
oil
with
coconut
oil
or
any
other
regular
oil
and
massage
it
on
your
scalp
for
a
few
minutes.
•
Wash
off
with
shampoo
after
an
hour.
•
Alternatively,
wash
your
hair
clean
with
a
normal
shampoo.
•
Take
some
amount
of
conditioner
in
a
bowl
and
add
tea
tree
oil
to
it.
•
Apply
this
on
the
hair
strands
and
let
it
sit
for
a
few
minutes.
•
Wash
off
with
water.
Garlic
Ingredient:
•
Fresh
garlic
cloves
How
to
Use:
•
Take
fresh
garlic
cloves,
peel
it,
and
mince
it.
•
Use
this
to
apply
on
the
affected
scalp
parts.
•
Leave
it
on
overnight
or
if
the
smell
bothers
you,
leave
it
for
20-30
minutes.
•
Rinse
after
that.
Lemon
Juice
Ingredient:
•
Water:
1
tablespoon
•
Lemon:
½
How
to
Use:
•
Take
water
in
a
bowl
and
squeeze
half
lemon
juice
in
it.
•
Mix
it,
and
with
your
fingers,
apply
the
mixture
on
the
scalp.
•
It
will
burn
a
little
but
the
sensation
will
subside
in
a
while.
•
Leave
it
on
your
scalp
for
20-30
minutes,
and
then
rinse
it
off.
Apple
Cider
Vinegar
Ingredients:
•
Water:
1
and
½
cups
•
Apple
cider
vinegar
-
½
cup
•
Tea
tree
oil
-
a
few
drops
How
to
Use:
•
Mix
all
the
ingredients
together
and
keep
it
aside.
•
When
you
wash
your
hair,
use
this
mixture
for
the
last
rinse.
•
Massage
slowly
with
your
fingers
and
let
your
hair
dry
Coconut
Oil
Ingredient:
•
Coconut
oil
How
to
Use:
•
Massage
gently
on
your
scalp
with
coconut
oil
and
leave
it
overnight.
•
If
you
can't
leave
it
overnight,
then
at
least
leave
it
on
your
scalp
for
one
hour.
•
Wash
your
hair
regularly
with
a
mild
shampoo
Baking
Soda
Ingredients:
•
Water:
1
cup
•
Baking
soda:
1
tablespoon
How
to
Use:
•
Mix
all
the
ingredients
in
a
bowl
and
apply
the
mixture
on
your
scalp.
•
Massage
gently
with
your
fingers
and
leave
for
at
least
10
minutes.
•
Rinse
off
or
wash
with
a
mild
shampoo
Aloe
Vera
Ingredient:
•
Fresh
aloe
vera
leaf
How
to
Use:
•
Slice
the
fresh
aloe
vera
leaf
in
half
and
extract
the
gel
with
the
help
of
a
spoon.
•
Apply
this
on
the
scalp
and
leave
it
on
for
30
minutes.
•
Rinse
and
wash
your
hair
with
a
mild
shampoo
Yogurt
Ingredients:
•
Cotton
•
Yogurt:
1
or
2
tablespoons
How
to
Use:
•
Take
a
cotton
ball
and
use
it
to
apply
yogurt
on
your
scalp.
•
Cover
your
head
with
a
shower
cap
or
cotton
towel.
•
Leave
it
on
for
20-30
minutes.
•
Wash
with
a
mild
shampoo
afterwards.
How Much Healing Time Does It Need
Once you start using these remedies, it will take at least 1 to 2 months for the acne to heal fully. However, you need to ensure that you take care of your scalp to avoid further spreading of acne. Don't constantly pick at the scalp acne or scratch. This will only worsen the situation and can even spread the acne impact.
For effective results, follow these remedies regularly and maintain a proper scalp hygiene.
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