Question 1

pimple like bumps on scalp?

Accepted Answer

Dermatitis: There are multiple thousands of hair follicles on ones head.  One for each hair.  Occasionally these follicles get infected with bacteria and will form a pustule like lesion.  One can even have a reaction to the oil on the scalp and get a dermatitis with a pimple like lesion.  The follicle can get plugged and form a "zit" like lesion.  Use a good shampoo, perhaps dab a bit of antibiotic ointment.

Question 2

why do i have an itchy scalp that has a pimple like bumps on my scalp each time i'm about to start my menstration?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Rashes are difficult to describe in words. A primary care doctor or a dermatologist can examine pimple-like spots to see what they might be. Sometimes rashes are related to hormones (such as acne), but other times they may be infected follicles (folliculitis).

Question 3

started to notice  itches and  pimple like bumps on my scalp!  my scalp feels very dry and so does my hair! my hair feels like a straw! please help!

Accepted Answer

I would start: By using a dandriff shampoo like selsun blue.  A dermatologist would be a good person to see but i would start there if it isnt all over.

Question 4

i have pimple-like bumps on my scalp, some of them blackened and hardened. doesn't itch nor cause any pain. is it normal? also, i have an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease right now?

Accepted Answer

: Folliculitis on the scalp very common. Comes and goes but highly unlikely to be related to hand , foot and mouth disease

Question 5

occasionally i get little bumps on my scalp that are painful.  they are like pimples, but they really hurt.  what are they?  cure?

Accepted Answer

Infectious: Most likely these pimples are infections and antibiotics for longer time will help and get rid of the problem for good.

Question 6

i have noticed my scalp is oily and i have bumps like small pimples.  i have tried tsal which helps the itch, but what should i use for daily use?

Accepted Answer

Shampoo: Wash your hair and scalp frequently, preferably daily, with any shampoo that you like.

Question 7

i have 3 to 4 bumps like pimples on my scalp. on and off, one after another for about a year now. it looks, feels and hurts like pimples with no head.

Accepted Answer

Perifolliculitis: This is perifolliculitis capitis a disorder related to acne. See dermatologist for treatment.

Question 8

this morning i felt a hard bump pimple sized on toddlers scalp. he moved when i touched it. now i can't  find it. should i just let it be or worry?

Accepted Answer

Bumps/scalp: It may be that you will be able to find it and reassess it after he has fallen asleep. Most small bumps can be observed to see if they resolve. Sometimes a bump may be related to trauma.Scalps are difficult to assess as there are so many bumps which appear to be swelling, but are part of a normal scalp. Have any swelling that is growing or has an unusual color assessed.

Question 9

i have bleeding pimple-like bumps all over my scalp?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: It is difficult to make a proper diagnosis since I am not there to see the condition. I recommend seeing a dermatologist so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 10

for 3 days i have gradually noticed 3 small bumps on random areas on my scalp. feels like pimples, slightly tender. starting today, i am also noticing?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: The follicles appear to be inflamed.
You can put hydrocxortisone 1% over the counter
for redness and itching. At bedtime, can apply neosporin ointment to prevent infection.  If scabs or ozzing develops this week, contact an MD Derm specialist per healthtap.

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Why do i have an itchy scalp that has a pimple like bumps on my scalp each time i'm about to start my menstration?

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Started to notice itches and pimple like bumps on my scalp! my scalp feels very dry and so does my hair! my hair feels like a straw! please help!

A member asked:

I have pimple-like bumps on my scalp, some of them blackened and hardened. doesn't itch nor cause any pain. is it normal? also, i have an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease right now?

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Occasionally i get little bumps on my scalp that are painful. they are like pimples, but they really hurt. what are they? cure?

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I have noticed my scalp is oily and i have bumps like small pimples. i have tried tsal which helps the itch, but what should i use for daily use?

A member asked:

I have 3 to 4 bumps like pimples on my scalp. on and off, one after another for about a year now. it looks, feels and hurts like pimples with no head.

A member asked:

This morning i felt a hard bump pimple sized on toddlers scalp. he moved when i touched it. now i can't find it. should i just let it be or worry?

A member asked:

I have bleeding pimple-like bumps all over my scalp?

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For 3 days i have gradually noticed 3 small bumps on random areas on my scalp. feels like pimples, slightly tender. starting today, i am also noticing?

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