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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Scalp folliculitis can cause red, sore bumps that may be itchy and painful ...

As if a raging red zit isn’t enough to deal with, having one crop up in an unusual place can really throw a curve ball into your routine. But you don’t have to hide away underneath a hat. Find out ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Acne is a bummer—especially when it pops up in sensitive places. If you’ve ever had butt acne then you know it might just be one of the most annoying (and painful) places for a breakout. And while ...

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 ...