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 ...

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 ...

Causes and Mechanisms of Scalp Acne Scalp acne is a disorder which may be undetected by many people since the pimples and ...

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. What causes pimples on your scalp? Dermatologists and ...

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 ...

It's unlikely, but scalp acne could indicate a bacterial infection. If the acne is inflamed, itchy and spreading very quickly, you should see a dermatologist ASAP. So How Do I Get Rid Of It? Wash your ...

Ever noticed painful little bumps on your scalp and wondered if they might be linked to hair loss? Scalp pimples, often overlooked as minor irritations, can quietly disrupt your scalp’s ecosystem and ...

After reaching the highest ranks of the U.S. Army, retired Maj. Gen. Vincent Boles suddenly found himself facing an enemy he didn’t know: skin cancer. It started last October with what looked like a ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Youtube video, she hosts a seriously satisfying pimple popping party and everyone is invited. The guest of honor, her patient, brought along five pilar cysts hiding in the ...

Dr. Pimple Popper removed five pilar cysts from one man's scalp in one sitting. The celebrity dermatologist was able to pull out each cyst easily with tweezers. Pilar cysts usually grow on the scalp ...

Acne is usually associated with breakouts on the chin, cheeks, and nose. However, there’s another area of the head where acne can pop-up—your scalp. That’s right: Your scalp and hairline can be “hot ...

Small scalp pimples can significantly impact hair health. They clog follicles and trigger inflammation, disrupting the natural hair growth cycle. This can lead to thinning and even permanent hair loss ...