A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...

Bumps on the scalp can be caused by other skin disorders such as folliculitis, scalp acne, or dandruff. They could also show up due to an allergic reaction to a product or skincare routine. Most of ...

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 ...

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, ...

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp (DCS) and perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens (PCAS) represent chronic, inflammatory dermatoses that primarily affect the scalp, often leading to ...

Hair products, oil, sweat, and dead skin cells can build up on the scalp and then flake off. People may refer to this as “scalp buildup” or “hair buildup.” Scalp buildup can occur at any point in a ...

Cellulitis is a common skin infection with symptoms that may include an irritated or painful rash, skin blisters, swelling, and fever. Early treatment is the best way to prevent potentially serious ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." So many of us spend countless hours of our life worrying over the state of our hair. Is it too dry, ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

In Dr. Pimple Popper's latest Youtube video, she tackles little bumps on her patient's scalp. She diagnoses the bumps as pilar cysts and compares them to "little beans." Dr. Pimple Popper slices into ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's latest Youtube video, she extracts a pilar cyst from her patient's scalp. This cyst appears to be causing curly hairs to grow on her patient's head. Dr. Pimple Popper squeezes ...