If your head itches, don't scratch it! Be careful of this skin disease, which will not only leave scars but also cause hair loss...

When you are bored, irritable, or have a hard time thinking

I believe many people have the habit of scratching their heads.

Occasionally, you can also pick out some unexpected gains

This sour feeling

It seems to make my brain clearer.

But the habit of picking your brain

I advise everyone to change it.

It's fun, but the more you pick, the more you want to pick

Maybe one day I will get folliculitis from scratching.

As the name suggests, folliculitis is an inflammation that occurs at the root of the hair follicles, which is generally caused by some fungal or bacterial infections , especially Staphylococcus aureus, Malassezia, dermatophytes, etc.

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Some people may already have folliculitis on their scalp but are not aware of it because they cannot see their own head.

It depends on whether you have encountered any of these situations:

- I feel rice-sized red papules on my scalp, which are a bit itchy and painful;

- When washing your hair or picking your scalp, you may accidentally break the pimples, which will cause a very sour and tingling sensation.

These small bumps on the scalp may generally be folliculitis.

However, if the small bumps are densely packed into a red patch and are accompanied by greasy dandruff, it may also be seborrheic dermatitis.

Seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by erythema and white or greasy scales, sparse or falling hair, inflammation and itching. In severe cases, exudation, crusting and foul odor may occur, and the entire head may be affected.

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These are some typical symptoms of scalp diseases. If you encounter them, make an appointment with a dermatologist and ask the doctor to help you.

Remember! Don't pick at your pimples out of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or you may end up with a more serious infection.

Do not underestimate folliculitis. If the infection is serious and the treatment is not timely, the scope of folliculitis will become larger and larger, and there is a probability of local scarring and hair loss . If the australia ruptures, pus and blood may flow out.

Although it's not enough to drive people crazy, it's still a bit disgusting to have these things growing on the head.

Scalp hygiene factors

As mentioned earlier, the main cause of folliculitis is fungal and bacterial infection. The growth of these bacteria is closely related to personal scalp hygiene.

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People who don't wash their hair often or like to pick their heads are particularly susceptible to those germs, and they can easily make their home on your scalp.

People who are particularly prone to oily hair and sweating need to pay more attention to scalp hygiene, wash their hair frequently, pick their hair less , and always keep their scalp fresh and dry.

Long-term use of hormone drugs

The body's oil secretion is closely related to hormones. Therefore, long-term use of drugs such as glucocorticoids may lead to excessive oil secretion, which in turn may cause excessive growth of bacteria such as Malassezia that can cause inflammation.

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Endocrine and metabolic disorders

Irregular personal lifestyle, such as staying up late, overeating, bad mood , etc., may lead to endocrine disorders, which in turn cause excessive oil secretion, poor scalp environment, and induce folliculitis.

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In addition, factors such as low immunity, the influence of chemical substances in products such as hair dyes, and long-term exposure to oil smoke or high temperature environments may also indirectly cause folliculitis.

Understand these causes and know what to do if you want to prevent or relieve folliculitis. To sum up:

● Wash your hair frequently and keep it clean;

● Control your hands and avoid picking your scalp which may lead to bacterial infection;

● Maintain a regular work and rest schedule and adjust your endocrine system;

● Avoid irritation and reduce exposure to environmental factors that may easily induce folliculitis.

Of course, if you want to treat more serious folliculitis or seborrheic dermatitis, these operations can only play an auxiliary role, and you still need to see a doctor for systematic treatment.

Severe folliculitis will not heal itself by just procrastinating. In some cases, it may even cause large patches of folliculitis to grow on the neck or back, making it even more difficult to treat.

I hope everyone can have a clean and healthy head, and stop scratching your head. If you are really bored, just visit Dr. Huaxi more often, it’s good to increase your knowledge!

Statement: This article is a medical-related educational popular science article. It does not involve specific treatment methods or medical behaviors and cannot replace hospital visits.

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References

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[2] Wei Wubian, Mo Xiaochun. Research and treatment progress of Malassezia folliculitis[J]. World Latest Medical Information Abstracts, 2019, 19(63): 125-126. DOI: 10.19613/j.cnki.1671-3141.2019.63.064.

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