Scalp folliculitis, acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN), and acne cosmetica are among several causes of pimple-like bumps on the scalp. Acne cosmetica results from hair products containing oil and typically ...

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 ...

If you, like many of us, are washing your hair a little less frequently than before, you may have noticed some breakouts have popped up along your scalp. Or perhaps it’s something you have always ...

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 ...

If you have scalp acne, you’re not alone. For most of my adult life, I’ve struggled with acne on my head. And I’m not talking about little whiteheads along the hairline; I’m talking about tender bumps ...

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 ...

I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: Acne f*cking sucks—and it legit can happen anywhere (hi, butt acne, bacne, and cystic acne), including your scalp. And when I first noticed some bumps on my scalp, I didn’t ...

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 ...

For many parents, the first sign that something is changing isn’t a growth spurt or a voice shift — it’s skin and hair. A few unexpected pimples, oily hair that suddenly needs washing more often, or a ...