What is the best treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa lesions on the scalp?
Treatment for scalp lesions depends on your specific symptoms and how severe they are. Your dermatologist will create a personalized plan based on your situation.
Topical and Oral Medications:
* Topical steroids or antimicrobials (cream, foam Show Full Answer
What is the best treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa lesions on the scalp?
Treatment for scalp lesions depends on your specific symptoms and how severe they are. Your dermatologist will create a personalized plan based on your situation.
Topical and Oral Medications:
* Topical steroids or antimicrobials (cream, foam, spray, gel, or lotion) to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria
* Antiseptic shampoo to help reduce flare-ups
* Antibiotics or dapsone (antibacterial medicine)
* High-dose zinc supplements
* Retinoids like isotretinoin and acitretin
* Short-term steroids
If you have long hair, applying treatments at bedtime or styling your hair in braids or under a hat can help manage greasy or flaky appearance. Avoiding oil-based hair products may also help reduce scalp flare-ups.
Long-Term Treatments:
Injectable biologic drugs can lower inflammation throughout the body for people whose symptoms don't improve with other treatments. Your doctor might also discuss light therapy, hormone therapy, surgery, or laser hair removal as options.
Getting treatment early is important because abscesses and tunneling can lead to scarring and permanent hair loss in affected areas.
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