Pimples are also known as acne. Scalp usually does not have acne, it may be folliculitis, herpes and other diseases, which can be treated by topical medication, systemic medication and other measures.
1. Folliculitis: Inflammatory reaction of hair follicles formed by bacterial infection can cause scalp acne, accompanied by redness, swelling, pain and other inflammatory reactions. It can be treated with antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment and mupirocin ointment after sterilizing with iodine povidone. Serious infection can be oral amoxicillin, cefadroxil and other antibiotics anti-infection treatment.
2. Herpes: Herpes zoster, caused by varicella-zoster virus infection, can also lead to red papules, blisters, pain and other symptoms on the scalp. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and famciclovir can be used systematically for antiviral treatment, and antiviral drugs such as acyclovir ointment and penciclovir ointment can be used externally.
There may be other reasons for scalp acne, you need to go to the hospital for examination first, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, so as not to delay the condition.