Itchy scalp with small bumps after hair extensions may be caused by folliculitis, contact dermatitis, ringworm of the head, etc. The condition can be improved by general treatment and medication.
1. Folliculitis: patients can use warm water and non-irritating shampoo to wash the scalp to ensure scalp cleanliness, while paying attention to scalp protection to avoid injury.
Antibiotics, such as mupirocin ointment, amoxicillin, doxycycline, etc.; antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole cream, itraconazole, etc., can also be used externally as topical treatment with chlorhexidine solution, iodophor solution, etc. under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Contact dermatitis: patients should pay attention to personal hygiene, timely dismantling of hair, prohibit scratching the scalp with hands. Glucocorticosteroids, such as dexamethasone ointment, can be used externally under the guidance of a doctor; oral antihistamines, such as Benadryl, etc.; glucocorticosteroids, such as prednisone, etc. for treatment.
3. Tinea capitis: patients should cut all the diseased hair, used hats, pillowcase, combs and other household items should be boiled and sterilized. Can be in the doctor’s guidance local use of ketoconazole cream, amorolfine cream, etc., can also be oral itraconazole, terbinafine, etc. for systemic treatment.
It is recommended to strictly follow the doctor’s prescription of medication, actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, pay attention to monitoring the condition in life, regular review and so on. If the above symptoms worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.