Treat head sores by keeping your scalp clean, first by washing your hair with antibacterial soap and applying antibacterial ointment. Identify sources of a possible allergen that may be coming into contact with your scalp, and assess if your shampoo is causing dryness and cracking of the skin. The best way to treat head sores is to find out the cause of the problem. Treatments that are used to ease symptoms without exploring the cause may cause the sores to worsen and persist.
Think about whether you have been using any new products on your scalp recently, you might be allergic to a substance that is coming into contact with your head. Hair dye, new shampoos or washing powders are all possible causes of allergy. A product you have been using for a long time may have changed its ingredients, causing an allergic reaction. Stop using any products, both chemical and natural, that you suspect may be causing an allergic reaction.
Change your shampoo or other hair products if they are causing dryness of the scalp. Some shampoos strip the natural oils from your scalp, causing it to flake and crack, allowing infection to set in. Wash your hair with a shampoo containing tea tree oil, known to calm inflammation and kill bacteria on the scalp. Use a hypoallergenic, perfume and color free shampoo as this is less likely to dry and irritate your scalp.
Shampoos and dry scalp treatments containing rosemary and lavender are often used to cleanse head sores because they have natural healing and antibacterial properties. Try chamomile and eucalyptus oil to help calm the itching sensation and hydrate the scalp. Lotions containing oatmeal are also known to calm itching. Oatmeal can sometimes help with fungal infections due to its antifungal properties. If a fungal infection is suspected, visit your doctor for medical treatment.
Skin conditions such as eczema or acne can become infected resulting in head sores. Keep the area clean and visit your doctor as soon as possible. Infection should be treated quickly before it has a chance to spread. Apply a warm compress to soothe the itching throughout the day. Try not to scratch head stores as this can cause inflammation, bleeding and infection.
Head sores can be brought on by stress and worsened by scratching. Identify sources of stress in your life and try to address them. You may not realize what you are stressed about, but by talking to someone, you can identify areas in your life that you can work on improving. Stress-related sores can then have a chance to heal.