Scalp Acne: The Irritating Itch
When little red spots appeared just along her hairline, Janine Simmons, a 20-year-old flight stewardess with a US airline, thought it was just a rash and left it at that. A few days later, when her scalp began to itch pretty severely, she thought she had dandruff, but when she discovered little sores on her scalp, she could no longer ignore the matter and took her troubles to a dermatologist. It was only that she discovered that she had scalp acne, or scalp folliculitis.
Unknown territory
Because acne normally appears on the face, chest, and back, cases like Janine's tend to be ignored until treatment becomes absolutely imperative. "The difficult thing about scalp acne," says dermatologist Dr Andrew Waite, "is that the presence of hair makes the use of certain chemicals impossible."
That's from the doctor's point of view. As far as the layman is concerned, scalp acne is probably far more common than most people realize. Scientifically speaking, scalp acne has most often been associated with high stress and anxiety, but it may also develop if the scalp becomes oilier than usual. The biggest problem, says 16-year-old Cathy Hillman, is that scalp acne is "itchy as hell" which means you are constantly tampering with the pustules.
Once you do that, there is a risk that your scalp acne will develop into acne necrotica miliaris - which is every bit as horrible as it sounds. Typically, you will get large papules that form black crusts, with the potential to leave behind noticeable scars. Yet another severe form of scalp acne causes very large papules and cysts simultaneously. Thankfully, this is a very rare occurrence, and I will not name it because you'll never remember. If you really want to know, send me an e-mail!
Treatment for scalp acne
As with other forms of acne, normal scalp acne responds well to salicylic acid. Especial care is required to make sure that the scalp is never too oily though the use of harsh shampoos and other hair care products may not be a good idea. Of course, for the more severe forms of scalp acne, you will need to see a dermatologist.
Unfortunately, unlike with other kinds of acne, you cannot use the miraculous benzoyl peroxide to treat scalp acne. This is because the peroxide part of benzoyl peroxide can change hair color and even affect your hairstyle. Even so, there are various ways to treat scalp acne. And one very good way, particularly for mild to moderate cases, is to wash the scalp with mild shampoo. For slightly stronger cases, you might want to try antidandruff shampoos containing such anti-fungal chemicals as ketoconazole and ciclopirox.
Alternative treatments, depending on the severity of your condition, include topical antibiotics like clindamycin and erythromycin solutions, mild steroids in the form of lotions and creams, oral antihistamines and antibiotics (like tetracycline), and oral isotretinoin, the most famous brand name for which is Accutane.
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Most of the stewardesses in the US wear thigh highs, the ones in my country I almost never see wearing anything like that.
I'm sure if she explained her problem to the company that she wants to work for, they'd figure something out.
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thanx
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1. Do not wear tight headband, baseball hat, and/or helmet when you exercise or play sports, and make sure you wash the sweat-soaked things each time you wear them.
2. Keep the skin hydrated and moist so your cells can function properly. Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product with the least amount of chemical additives is the best.
Look at what happened to a couple in their 70's because they were accused of spying for Cuba. The case was in the news just a few days ago. They didn't sneak in. They have been living here legally for over 30 years. The US is not run by a madman. But, still, this couple will lose their home, their retirement money, and their savings. Being in prison is the only thing that will let them survive. Do you think they would have fared better if they had been Cuban journalists who came into the US illegally and tried to sneak out with US government secrets?
year ago I suffered from hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.
the things that really worked for me was:
1) Vitamin A – an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;
2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;
3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;
4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);
5) also I used herbal treatment – TrichoZed
It is a good product that helps prevent hair loss and it is an FDA approved product. I think it is very important!
It worked and still works for me!
I do not know if any pharmacies carry TrichoZed but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here
It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) – a major cause of hair loss!
good luck!
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I haven't had scalp acne but what might help is jojoba oil(clears your pores) on your scalp and hair after you take a shower, that should clear it up. You could also try pine tar soap or 10% sulfur soap.
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I use the acne products my dermatologist prescribed me and my skin is always dry and nasty looking. What should I do to improve my complexion and hydrate my
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I had fun being the stewardess on Unity air today, The flight was all laughs. @worthwaitin504, n Val. Please fly again
Since they are currently being laid off left and right, I suggest you look into something else.
Most airlines have their own flight attendant training programs.