Those of us who suffer from dandruff know that apart from distributing dry flakes all over and triggering hair fall, it can also give rise to those terrible and painful itchy red bumps. Scalp acne is a common problem, especially if you have an oily scalp! In fact, dandruff is not the only reason for scalp acne, it can happen because of your excessively active oil glands and even hormonal imbalance as well. In this post, we we are going to share some ways to get rid of pesky bumps and scalp acne due to dandruff.

Causes of Scalp Acne:
A number of factors are responsible for scalp acne, and here are the major ones:

Hormonal imbalance that often leads to over-active oil glands
Dandruff problem
Frequent application of hairstyling products that cause buildup. Over-exposure to heat.
Seasonal changes.
 Wrong dietary habits.
Unclean scalp due to irregular shampooing and poor hair care routine.
 Hereditary factors.

Basic Routine To Follow To Treat Scalp Acne:
Hence the first step to treating scalp acne to ensure that you do away with any or many of these causes which can be responsible for your scalp acne. Try to treat dandruff as early as possible. Clean your scalp regularly and ensure that you allow no buildup. Eat a healthy and balanced diet, drink loads of water and never expose your scalp to the direct rays of sun if you are already suffering from scalp acne. Take proper care of your hair and scalp. You should also see a physician to see if it?s because of your hormonal pro...