Category: Infections
Question: My 15 year old boy had haircut shaved at home about two weeks ago He told me last night that his head was itching and makes him very restless We applied home remedy baking soda paste He was relieved until now that he is very restless again
Answer: Hello there and thanks for using Wellvis 

I empathise with what your son is going through and hopefully my response here offers some help

Did he use a common blade at the barbers shop Is this the first time its happening Have you noticed any bumps on his head

What you have described sounds like folliculitis sometimes called Barbers itch It is an infection of the hair follicles usually from poorly sterilised shaving equipment The infection could be from bacteria fungi or viruses in some cases It normally resolves in about two weeks with just home management However if poorly treated could have complications

Ill recommend you wash his head and put a warm moist cloth or towel over it after that Depending on the causative organism you can apply an antibacterial or antifungal cream or ointment

To prevent this from recurring consider purchasing hair clippers for his personal use If this cannot be done ensure that the barber cleans and sterilises his machine properly before using on his head

You can use the chat function below and get in touch with one of our doctors With the chat you can take photos of the hair and scalp and send to give a clear idea of what is going on

I hope this helps and speedy recovery to your boy