posted 05-14-2003 01:28 AM            

#1 don't pick it, as hard as it is. It really helps a lot if you keep your hands off because scalp acne spreads like wildfire. Also, I found any products with coconut oil were big offenders. You really just have to keep trying all those shampoos out there until you find one that works. Start with baby shampoo and work on up. I found that a lot of the expensive salon formulations were the worst--especially Aveda and Kenra. Kenra even makes my entire body and face breakout the next day, it is so bad. I even tried shampoos with tar thinking maybe it was some other skin condition, but they didn't work either. Actually, coloring your hair really helps the most. The ammonia-based ones will really dry up those pimples and then you can use a safe shampoo and stay clear.