"Acne" is a nuisance for many people, it mostly appears on people's faces, even after puberty, due to some bad habits, such as staying up late overtime, eating heavy food, smoking and drinking, acne may also occur.
But what is the matter with the "pimples" that appear on the scalp? Either pus pockets or red bumps? What is going on here? If the scalp has pus and bumps for a long time, it is not a trivial matter, and it should be taken seriously.
It may be folliculitis:
Some people have pus on the scalp, which is not only accompanied by itching, but also a little painful to the touch, and with the development of time, it also involves a larger area, and even increases the body temperature, so you should be careful of folliculitis.
Folliculitis refers to a process of inflammation of hair follicles, usually caused by microbial invasion of hair follicles, including high temperature, sweating, poor hygiene, etc., when the scalp has obvious inflammatory follicular papules, pustules, but also need to beware of Staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, etc.
This phenomenon mostly appears in groups with low immunity, improper eating habits, and sweating. Not only that, but in addition to the scalp, which is a good location for folliculitis, there are also neck, face, etc.
May be seborrheic dermatitis:
Seborrheic dermatitis, which is also very common in daily life, is manifested as small papules, yellow-red or dark red patches, and some people will have more greasy, thick scales or crusted skin appearance.
Clinically, seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic eczema, occurs not only on the head with strong sebum secretion, but also on the face, back, and body folds, including armpits, inner thighs, etc., with small pimples and patches at the same time, or accompanied by varying degrees of itching.
For seborrheic dermatitis of the head, severe patients may also have thinning or even hair loss, and there is a significant odor, so you should be vigilant.
In addition to adults, there are babies whose heads will have a layer of greasy scales, or grayish-yellow, and the baby will not react to the touch, which is very normal and will not affect the baby's physical health, nor will it affect their diet and sleep.
According to statistics, seborrheic dermatitis for infants mostly appears about a week after birth, and this condition usually resolves on its own before the age of one year, so parents do not need to worry.
Finally, it is important to note that whether it is folliculitis or seborrheic dermatitis, you should pay attention to your sleep and mental state at this stage, and do not scratch the places with pustules and pimples repeatedly with your hands for a long time, and stay away from alcohol and tobacco, or eat a lot of spicy food during this period, or there is a risk of aggravating the condition.