Acne is a skin condition affecting the hair follicles, mainly of the face, but also of the chest, back, and in rare cases, the scalp. Acne is most often seen during the teenage years but may also occur later in life. Overstimulation of the sebaceous glands attached to the hair follicles by androgens (male hormones) is one of the most common causes of acne. How does Scalp Acne Form? Scalp acne forms in much the same way as acne in any other part of the body. The sebaceous or oil glands are located deep in the skin and each oil gland is connected to a follicle, which is a tiny canal containing a hair. The oil or sebum produced by the sebaceous glands flows out through the follicle to the skin surface. This helps to lubricate the hair follicles and the skin. The opening of the follicle on the skin surface is known as a pore. Acne forms as a result of a combination of 3 factors Excess oil or sebum production. Blocked pores. Inflammation caused by bacteria. Acne forms when an overactive sebaceous gland produces excess oil, which may then get trapped within the blocked pores. The exact cause … Continue reading Scalp Acne Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pimples on Head