A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

A variety of health issues can cause bumps to form on the scalp, including sweating, folliculitis, acne, head lice, and eczema. Treatment will depend on the cause but may include medicated shampoos, ...

Split ends, dandruff, or hair loss are all problems that make people focus more on their hair, but what about your scalp? An unhealthy scalp can lead to noticeable signs such as bumps on scalp. They ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...

When you think about the health of your scalp, most of the time you're probably focused on your hair. However, it turns out there's a lot going on with the skin underneath your hair. So, in addition ...

If you experience bumps on your head and neck after getting a haircut, you might automatically assume you’re dealing with ingrown hairs or razor burn. While these are both possibilities, there are ...

Scalp rosacea is an uncommon skin condition causing discoloration or redness and pus-filled bumps on the top of the head. It tends to affect males in an atypical pattern. Rosacea is a chronic skin ...

Scabs on the scalp can be caused by inflamed hair follicles or inflamed skin. It can also be caused by infestations of lice or an infection called scalp ringworm. In rare cases, scabs that bleed and ...

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Angry, annoying pimples aren’t just limited to your face and body: Scalp acne is a very real struggle too—and can be a major headache to deal with. These breakouts aren’t as common as the ones on your ...