What to do for sores on scalp?

Have you ever felt the need to scratch your head vigorously because of itchiness? Or have you noticed that there are small bumps or sores on your scalp and wondered what they might be? Don’t worry, my friend! You have come to the right place. In this article, we will explore some common causes of sores on the scalp and provide some tips and tricks to get rid of them.

Understanding Sores On Scalp

Before we dive into treatments, let’s first understand what causes these pesky sores in the first place:

1. Seborrheic Dermatitis

This is a condition where our sebaceous glands produce excess oil causing an itchy scalp with red scaly patches.

2. Folliculitis

Folliculitis is inflammation of hair follicles caused by bacteria, yeast or fungal infection which leads to pustules containing pus at their tip.

3. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by raised patches covered in silvery scales due to rapid skin cell growth on scalp.

These are just some conditions that can cause those annoying lumps and bumps on our heads but don’t fret; read ahead.

Home Remedies For Sores On The Scalp

Here are some easy home remedies using natural ingredients from your kitchen cabinet that may help heal those nasty whiteheads under your hair:

Home Remedy Method
Mixture Of Baking Soda And Water Take one tablespoon of baking soda and make a paste with three tablespoons water, leave it on for ten minutes before washing out.
Garlic Oil Squeeze juice from fresh garlic cloves mix with carrier oil like coconut oil apply onto affected areas leaving it overnight then wash off next morning
Rinse With Tea Tree Oil And Coconut Oil Mix tea tree oil with coconut oil and apply to the scalp, then leave it on for half an hour before washing hair clean.
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar as a final rinse after shampooing your hair, making sure you let it sit for at least five minutes before rinsing it off
Aloe Vera Gel Take fresh Aloe Vera gel or juice rub onto affected areas, leave on overnight and wash off in the morning.

By using these home remedies you can get some relief from those pesky sores without leaving home.

Over The Counter Treatments

If things don’t improve or worsen after trying various at-home treatments, you may need to try over the counter (OTC) remedies like medicinal shampoos or creams:

1. Medicated Shampoo

There are several medicated shampoos that dermatologists recommend such as

a. Ketoconazole – fights divergent fungi species such as seborrheic dermatitis;

b.Salicylic acid- works by gently exfoliating dead skin cells from scalp thereby avoiding clogging of pores.

c.Coal tar: Calms down redness persisting during dandruff and psoriatic flare-ups.

When buying an OTC product always read the instructions carefully before use to avoid any possible irritation.

2.Corticosteroid Creams

Topical corticosteroids prescribed by a doctor are effective in treating inflammatory diseases like folliculitis that would benefit from hormonal suppression.

Usually taking medication outright should be avoided except advised by authorized medical personnel specializing in dermatology since certain products could lead to collateral effects adverse reactions if used wrongly which is why it’s pivotal one visits their general physicians first especially if symptoms worsen.

Remember! Prevention is better than cure.

## Preventive Measures:
Here we have provided preventive care tips that will keep your hair in good condition.

Wash your hair using a mild shampoo avoiding hot water. Hot water dries out the scalp leading to irritation.

Protect and avoid scratching from harsh chemicals with protective covering e.g wig or hat when swimming, excessive exposure to sun rays which leads to skin burn that may lead to damaged cells causing more breakouts.

Ensure you dry off excess moisture after washing by taking extra caution not wetting scalp hair too much reducing conditions for bacterial growth on an already sore-stricken area.

Conclusion

We hope these tips and tricks provide some relief while also preventing similar issues in future; always consult a dermatologist if the sores persist following our outlined self-care tactics remember healthy looking hair requires proper upkeep!

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