Acne on the scalp is similar to acne on the face. "Clogged pores can occur on the scalp and often do, as this area tends to be densely populated with sebaceous or oily glands," explains Blair ...

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There you were, innocently rubbing your head or brushing your hair, when all of a sudden, ouch: You hit some kind of weird little bump and it seriously hurts. Similar to the bumps that can form on ...

Scalp pimples can be both confusing and uncomfortable. While acne often associates with face, chest and back, it also appears on the scalp, an area hidden under hair and overlooked in skincare ...

Scalp acne, an often overlooked yet common condition, can cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. These inflamed bumps can appear suddenly, making hair care routines painful and frustrating. While ...

Many of us have faced the trials and tribulations that come along with acne; pimples, redness, scarring – it's not a barrel of laughs. But did you know you can get acne on your scalp, too? We hate to ...

While any dermatologist will preach to resist the urge to pop a pimple (on your scalp or face), I did the forbidden, popped a few, and ignored the rest until they eventually vanished. The good news is ...

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, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it.

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