What causes pimples on scalp? Analysis of hot topics across the Internet and medical guidance
Recently, the issue of scalp health has become the focus of heated discussion on social platforms, especially the symptom of "pimples on the scalp" which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot data from the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out relevant medical treatment guidelines and common causes for you.
| Hot search keywords | Search volume trends | Related departments |
|---|---|---|
| Acne on scalp | Average daily search volume +320% | Dermatology |
| hard pimples on scalp | +185% week-on-week | Dermatology/Surgery |
| Itchy scalp with lumps | Douyin topic views 120 million | Dermatology |
| scalp lipoma | Baidu Q&A TOP3 | Dermatology/Plastic Surgery |
1. Analysis of common causes
According to public data from tertiary hospitals, scalp pimples are mainly divided into the following categories:
| Type | Features | Medical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Folliculitis | Red papules with pus heads | Dermatology preferred |
| sebaceous cyst | movable round mass | Dermatology or surgery |
| seborrheic dermatitis | Accompanied by dandruff and itching | Dermatology |
| Boils | painful induration | Dermatology/General Surgery |
2. Guide to selecting medical departments
1.Dermatology: Dermatology should be the first choice for 90% of scalp pimple problems, especially if it is accompanied by itching, scaling or multiple rashes.
2.Surgery: Transfer to surgery is required when the following characteristics occur:
- The diameter of the tumor exceeds 2cm
- Continued growth for more than 1 month
- Affecting daily activities (such as occipital pressure pain)
3.special circumstances:
- It is recommended that pediatric patients first consult a pediatrician
- Patients with systemic symptoms (fever, swollen lymph nodes) need to be referred to the internal medicine department
3. References to recent hot cases
| platform | Typical cases | Diagnosis result |
|---|---|---|
| little red book | Multiple papules on scalp after hair dyeing | contact dermatitis |
| Zhihu | Painless induration on the back of the head for 3 years | epidermoid cyst |
| Douyin | Mobile lumps found when combing hair | Lipoma |
4. Prevention and care suggestions
1.daily care:
- Choose pH5.5 weakly acidic shampoo
- Avoid scratching your scalp with nails
- Exfoliate your scalp no more than once a week
2.diet regulation:
- Reduce high sugar and high fat intake (hot search #anti-glycation scalp care#)
- Supplement vitamin B group (68 million Weibo topic views)
3.Medical warning signs:
- The pimple continues to enlarge for more than 2 weeks
- Drainage or bleeding occurs
- With the expansion of the hair loss area
5. Latest treatment technology trends
According to Health Times, there will be new developments in the treatment of scalp diseases in 2023:
- Promoted by tertiary hospitalsred light therapyEffectiveness against inflammatory pimples increased to 92%
-minimally invasive drainageBecome the first choice for sebaceous cysts (wound less than 3mm)
-Fungal Rapid TestTechnology can shorten diagnosis time from 7 days to 2 hours
Warm reminder: The statistical period of the data in this article is November 1-10, 2023. Please refer to the offline hospital for specific diagnosis and treatment plans. When abnormal pimples appear on the scalp, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible for a clear diagnosis.
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