What should I do if I have a pimple in my scalp that hurts when I touch it?

Acne can be caused by acne, folliculitis, boils and other diseases, and can be treated with general treatment and medication according to the doctor’s instructions.
1. Acne: If acne causes pimples in the scalp that hurt when touched, the patient should do a good job of scalp hygiene care, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of retinoic acid cream, tazarotene gel and other retinoic acid drugs, to dissolve keratin, anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Folliculitis: If you have folliculitis that leads to acne in the scalp, you should avoid eating spicy and stimulating food in the near future, and you can follow the doctor’s instructions for topical neomycin ointment, mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic drugs to play an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect.
3. Boils: Boils can also cause acne in the scalp, and patients should avoid pressing the affected area. If the boil does not form an abscess in the early stages, it can be treated with 20% ichthyol ointment and other medications as prescribed by the doctor to achieve the effect of pus collection.
The pimples in the scalp hurt when touched, it is recommended that patients do a good job of scalp hygiene and care, and if necessary, go to the regular hospital for a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions for the appropriate treatment.