Common causes of scalp acne and itchiness include folliculitis, ringworm of the head, etc. It is necessary to clarify the cause of the disease and then choose the appropriate medication, such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, etc., for treatment.
1. Folliculitis: After the scalp is infected by Staphylococcus aureus or Malassezia, folliculitis is easily triggered, resulting in symptoms such as scalp acne and itching. Treatment, for bacterial folliculitis can be used topical mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment, etc. Malassezia folliculitis can be treated with topical antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole lotion.
2. ringworm of the head: this disease is mainly caused by dermatophyte infection, manifested as scales, pimples, pustules, broken hair, accompanied by mild itching and other symptoms. The treatment of this disease, can be used externally antifungal drug treatment, such as bifonazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, etc.; can also be taken orally antifungal drug treatment, such as terbinafine, itraconazole.
It is recommended that patients go to the dermatology department of the regular hospital in a timely manner, after a clear diagnosis, under the guidance of the doctor reasonable use of medication, not blindly self-medication.