Most people that suffer from scalp acne think
that they can use the same type creams or lotions to help with scalp acne
but that is not the case. With acne on the body or on the face the bacteria
that is present it more readily accessible than that of pimples or bumps on
the scalp.
With the hair follicle on the head, the
sebum gland emits the oils right into the follicle opening. However many
people, both men and women, have clogged hair
follicles. This clog occurs because of the hair products that we
use. Hair gels, hair sprays, some shampoos and
conditioners can all remain on the head even after the hair has
been washed. This attracts dirt and stops up the follicle opening.
Eventually the sebum can become rock hard and your hair follicle opening is
now either totally clogged, or as in most cases, partially clogged.
The result is heavy sebum that can not be drained
from the follicle opening. The dirt has collected in the same oily area and
eventually it becomes fertile ground for the acne causing bacteria. This
trapped or hidden bacteria must be removed BUT THE VERY FIRST STEP is
to remove the built up hair oils (sebum) at the follicle opening. This can
become very hard and difficult to remove.
WHERE TO START?
In just about every case of scalp acne and bumps we have
found bacteria on the root of the hair that typical shampoos could not even
touch. The shampoo and conditioner that you use to help with acne must be
able to remove the follicle opening build and help to deep cleanse and
eradicate the bacteria down at the hair root level.