How to treat scalp inflammation to relieve symptoms
Some hair follicles on the scalp are swollen and inflamed. I would like to know how to treat scalp inflammation to relieve it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Scalp inflammation, especially inflamed and swollen hair follicles, may be caused by conditions such as folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis. For such conditions, treatment and relief methods mainly include:
1. Keeping the scalp clean: Wash the scalp daily with warm water or non-irritating antibacterial products. Avoid using overly harsh shampoos to prevent worsening of the inflammation.
2. Medication: If the inflammation is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotic medications such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, or mupirocin ointment may be used as directed by a physician. If it is a fungal infection, antifungal medications such as compound ketoconazole cream or clotrimazole cream may be used. If topical medications are ineffective, oral antibiotics such as enteric-coated erythromycin tablets or ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets may be considered.
3. Lifestyle adjustments: Pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid frequent hair dyeing and perming, and avoid consuming spicy foods, seafood, and other irritants. Increase intake of foods rich in B-complex vitamins.
