Benzoyl Peroxide: Topical Acne Treatment No-No.

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Benzoyl Peroxide: Topical Acne Treatment No-No.

Benzoyl Peroxide Problems

This article is not aimed at demonizing benzoyl peroxide, however, it is important to fully understand why this compound, albeit popular, is just not the right answer for the topical treatment of acne. Benzoyl Peroxide appears in almost every acne commercial and “3-step” acne kit you can buy. It has become the absolute staple of topical acne treatments. Why? Well there’s no denying it works. However, there’s also no denying it fails the cost-benefit test. Not only are there equally, and more, effective topical treatments out there for acne, but the long term effects of consistent benzoyl peroxide use alone might be enough to make you think twice about continuing to use it. 

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Scalp Acne Diet: Diet Adjustments to Fight Scalp Acne

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Scalp Acne Diet: Diet Adjustments to Fight Scalp Acne

Diet and Scalp Acne

Most people who suffer from pimples on their head or any form of scalp folliculitis rarely understand how important their diet is in preventing and treating acne. There are certain foods that you should not be eating if you are suffering from scalp acne, or any type of acne on your body. These foods only aggravate the condition if it is already occurring, and produce break outs if they are consistently in your diet. Consider these changes your “scalp acne diet.”

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Scalp Folliculitis Remedies

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Scalp Folliculitis Remedies

Scalp Folliculitis

Scalp Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles, it most often forms small white heads that fall under the acne bacteria umbrella. This condition most often occurs when there is damage to the hair follicles, however, it is usually temporary if the right remedies are sought. Vitamin supplementation and use of the right type of shampoos can both rid and prevent this condition from returning in the future.

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Scalp Bumps

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Scalp Bumps

Painful Scalp Bumps

 

In case you are suffering from painful scalp bumps, you need to visit your dermatologist for the assessment of these bumps. Usually,  these bumps form when a regular case of scalp acne goes bad. There is persistent infection in the scalp and it extends from the pimples on scalp to the formation of lesions and bumps.

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Scalp Acne

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Scalp Acne

Problem of Scalp Acne

 

The problem of scalp pimples is not too uncommon, but not nearly as common as a case of facial acne either. While acne usually arises in the face and areas around it, the case of acne on the scalp is not considered to be an anomaly. Basically, a case of scalp acne is characterized by the development of pimples on scalp that can be itchy, sore and painful.

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Pimples on Head

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Pimples on Head

Itchy Pimples on Head

 

The formation of itchy pimples on your head is not something that is cause for great concern. While this is true in most cases, sometimes, these pimples on scalp can lead to major problems. Therefore, in order to analyze any case of pimples on head, you should take a close look at them. In the usual cases, a case of pimples on scalp arises due to the accumulation of bacteria, mites, dust and grime.

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