Acne on the back of the head, consider folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis, ringworm and other diseases.
1. Folliculitis: the hair follicles at the back of the head, due to bacterial or fungal infection, can lead to hair follicles as well as sebaceous gland ducts blocked, follicular pore keratinization, which leads to inflammation, and can cause local hair follicles to appear red and swollen pimples.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis: it is a chronic superficial inflammatory skin disease, mainly caused by malassezia and abnormal sebum level. So when seborrheic dermatitis exists in the skin of the back of the head area, it can lead to localized pimples, pimples, erythema and itching and other uncomfortable symptoms.
3. Tinea capitis: it is a contagious disease caused by the infection of the scalp and its hair by dermatophytes, so when the skin in the back of the head area is infected by dermatophytes causing tinea capitis, it can also lead to pimples, itchy skin and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Because of the more reasons that lead to acne on the back of the head, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.