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Home Remedies For Scalp Pimple

Getting painful red boils on the scalp can be really troublesome as you find it difficult to comb your hair. Your scalp is also prone to getting pimples. This is because of various reasons like excessive oil secretion in the scalp, dirt and clogged pores. Even using fragrances on the hair can lead to scalp pimples.

If you think that oiling is the best way to sooth the painful pimple on the scalp then perish the thought! Oiling can only clog the pores more further worsening the pain. If you have some painful scalp pimples and want to get rid of them permanently, then you need to try few home remedies. They do not have side effects and are effective too.

For example, tea tree oil is one of the best home remedies for treating scalp pimples. It is an antiseptic which also kills the bacteria that causes scalp problems like pimples and boils. To get rid of scalp acne or pimples, you need to maintain hair care by washing it every alternate day. Oil and sweat clogs the pores which leads to scalp infections and pimple breakout. Even dandruff can cause scalp pimples. So, getting rid of dandruff is important as well.

Here are the best home remedies that can help you treat scalp pimples. Few people might be allergic to few ingredients like lemon and egg so it is always suggested to try on the hand before.

Home Remedies For Scalp Pimple:

Nutmeg

Nutmeg

Mix grounded nutmeg with milk and apply the paste on the scalp. Leave it for an hour. Cover your head with a shower cap. Rinse with a mild shampoo and condition it.

Garlic

Garlic

Mash a garlic clove and then rub it on the pimple. It will reduce the pain and also diminish the pimple on the scalp.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea Tree Oil

Mix tea tree oil with olive oil and massage on the scalp. It is one of the home remedies to treat scalp pimples and dandruff.

Neem Concoction

Neem Concoction

Boil neem leaves in water for 30 minutes. Now strain and make a paste of the leaves. Apply the paste on the scalp especially on the pimple and leave for 30 minutes. Neem has antibiotic and antiseptic properties which cleans the scalp.

Papaya

Papaya

Ground a slice of papaya with its seeds and skin. You can also mash a ripe papaya to make a thick paste. Apply it on the scalp pimple to get instant relief from it.

Milk

Milk

You can rinse your scalp with milk. It cleanses the scalp and conditions the hair too! You must rinse your hair with boiled milk and leave for five minutes after shampooing.

 Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

Applying lemon juice is one of the best home remedies for treating scalp pimple. Lemon juice cleans the scalp, treats acne and pimple breakouts.

Tomato

Tomato

Mash ripe tomatoes and massage your scalp with it. Leave for an hour and then rinse with cold water. It is an effective home remedy to treat scalp pimple.

Rose Water

Rose Water

You can rinse your head with rose water or simple apply a drop of it on the pimple. It soothes the pimple and treats it.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil

Mix lavender oil with four parts of tea tree oil and a tablespoon of olive oil. Apply on the scalp and massage. Leave for 25-30 minutes. This homemade shampoo is very effective for treating scalp infections and pimples.

Story first published: Monday, September 2, 2013, 14:17 [IST]
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