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Posted on December 12, 2007 by Alphonso Sirtle... | Posted under Acne
Scalp Acne - How To Get Rid Of It
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The main condition that determines the appearance of scalp acne is stress. When great stress is experience, a person may have to deal with scalp acne. But scalp acne can also appear when the hair gets oilier than usual, like when the hair is not washed on a regular basis or too many cosmetic hair care products based on oil are used. What is very annoying about scalp acne is that it causes an itchy sensation that does not give up too quick. People with scalp acne tend to scratch the areas affected almost all the time. Scalp acne manifests as little pustules that appear on the upper forehead at the hairline. In time, they can develop into more pustules, which aggravates the condition. Scalp acne, as described so far, is in its mild form. But there are forms of scalp acne that can cause bigger problems. For instance, acne necrotica miliaris is a type of scalp acne that manifests through the appearance of large inflamed papules that develop a black crust. The scars left by acne necrotica miliaris look like those left by chicken pox. Many people are affected by this condition, but it tends to manifest especially among African American males. If you are one of the people having to fight with scalp acne, you must know that there are solutions. When experience a mild case, you can use the same methods as when you have to treat any other type of acne. The best products are those based on salicylic acid. In order to avoid getting your hair too dry from the effect of this substance, apply it only where is needed. Using the products especially designed for your type of hair is also advisable. Oily hair tends to cause scalp acne, so use a shampoo made for oily hair. If you like to use more than one product for your hair, check all of them to see if they are fit to be used on your hair and purchase others if you find that they are not made for oily hair. In the more severe cases, the best advice is to see a dermatologist. These people are the only ones that can teach you what to do when you have to deal with severe scalp acne. A product that should be avoided, when wanting to treat scalp acne is benzoyl peroxide. This substance causes hair to change color, so you may find yourself with a weird looking hair in the end. This is especially forbidden when you have a permanent treatment done to your hair or you have it color treated. About The Author: Alphonso Sirtle is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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