Scalp redness and swelling may be caused by seborrheic dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, folliculitis, etc., according to the cause of the targeted drug treatment.
1. Seborrheic dermatitis: it may be associated with Malassezia colonization, impaired skin barrier, dietary deficiency of vitamin B, etc. Excessive secretion of scalp oil can induce seborrheic dermatitis after clogging the pores, resulting in redness and swelling of the scalp. You can take oral tetracycline, erythromycin and other drugs antibacterial treatment, as well as vitamin B6, B2 or zinc to regulate.
2. Allergic dermatitis: contact with poor-quality shampoo and other allergenic substances, or often dyeing and perming hair, scalp irritation, induced allergic dermatitis, resulting in bumps on the scalp, accompanied by redness, swelling, itching, can be taken orally cetirizine, loratadine and other antihistamine drugs for treatment.
3. Folliculitis: scalp hair follicles are infected by bacteria, bacterial prolonged breeding stimulation leads to scalp redness and swelling. You can use erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream and other treatment, play the role of anti-inflammatory sterilization, so as to alleviate the symptoms of scalp redness and swelling.
There may be other reasons for scalp redness and swelling, so it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and cooperate with the doctor to carry out standardized treatment. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.