causes of pimple on the head

causes of pimple on the head

Not like pimple on the face, pimple growing on the head is not too embarrassing. The problem, pimple on the head no less disturbing because when the hair is combed slowly will cause pain.

Rarely use hair oil and shampoo often the trigger pimple. Women may be a little relieved because pimples on head turns affects more men.

"Because he used to use hair oil or pomade often called," says dermatologist, Dr Ratna Komala Dewi SpKK Kes. Women do not use hair oil and hair care are generally more diligent so rarely affected by pimple head.

pimple can appear on the head because hair oil contains chemicals that can stimulate the scalp to produce more oil. Another factor, sebaceous glands or oil glands on the scalp more men than women so that pimple faster growing.

pimple is a skin condition caused by excess production of abnormal oil glands (sebaceous glands) which causes obstruction of hair follicles and skin pores. Fortunately these cases very small percentage of sufferers have protected the head hair or pimple-causing bacteria that do not easily fit.

"More cases of pimple on the face because we face not covered by hair-like head," said a doctor at the Hospital Pondok Gede Hajj this.

On the face, pimple can arise due to an inflammation in the skin. When the skin's oil glands produce oil (sebum) in excess, there will be a blockage in the oil glands and stimulate channel formation of comedones (whiteheads) and seborhoea. If the blockage to dilate, open comedones (blackheads) appears so that the interaction with bacteria.

Baldness
"pimple is growing at different stages with the head in advance. pimple postul head directly to a papule and then into nodules or pimples," he said. Papule postul bump diameter is less than 0.5 inches and no content.

In contrast, nodules are lumps of 0.5-1 cm in diameter and has no content. Nodules are known as pimple. Pimples on head, added Dr. Ratna, could also form colonies because of the hair follicle grows its own distance apart. Usually pimple is experienced by people colonize bald.

Symptoms of the presence of pimple is the same as the symptoms of dandruff or dermatitis. So the first sign of itching. Then arises also the pain that sometimes makes the head became dizzy and sore if touched.

Hair loss
Be wary when enlarged head karana pimple can lead to inflammation and widening. If it is widened, the infection will rapidly occur. These infections can be dangerous because it makes unhealthy scalp and smell. "It can also shed hair to happen baldness," he said.

Pimples on head mainly due to excessive oil gland production, not because the chemicals such as those contained in the shampoo. Therefore, Dr Ratna suggested that each individual fully understand the type of skin head. Men are advised not to use excessive amounts of hair oil because it will stimulate the production of excess oil glands.

To treat pimple head, doctors usually give oral medication such as antibiotics and topical medication. Drinking drugs aimed at relieving pain, while topical obet to minimize pimple.

"So far, the treatment is always successful. Except where pimple is an infection, it takes special handling such as giving isotretinoin to drain the infection from the inside," he said.

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