Question 1

a bump that looks exactly like a mosquito bite or a pimple has formed on my scalp and wont go away. painless, non itchy, doesnt bleed. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: You may watch and wait. If the "bump" more than doubles in size, ulcerates, bleeds, more bumps develop, you get fever or lose weight, see a doctor.

Question 2

i have a small pimple sized bump on my scalp under my hair, it has been there for a few weeks and won't go away. there is only one. what is it?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor: There are several possible causes for the "bump" described such as blocked hair follicle, dermoid cyst, mole, &amp; more. Diagnosis of skin findings can be challenging without visual inspection. Additionally your medical history is important to know. See your doctor for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

after a haircut last month i get pus filled pimples all over my scalp.they go away and new ones take their place.what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: You may have contracted an infection from unsterile barber instruments. Have your washed with an antiseptic solution and put a antibiotic cream or liquid on area. If no results seek a dermatologist for exam and treatment.

Question 4

i have many red, painful, hard pimples on my forehead and no matter what i try they don't go away. i recently started eating healthier so... i don't know if that plays a part. or if it's residue from my scalp?

Accepted Answer

: A healthy diet should not make those pimples worse. You need both oral and topical medications for getting rid of those lesions which I think infected cystic acne. Please see a dermatologist if possible. Good luck!

Question 5

i have pimples on scalp  i had acne on my face, both go away with accutane & antib. scalps skin swap showed no bacteria in normal flora  what is this?

Accepted Answer

Poor interpretation: Given that thee skin is teeming with germs it is odd that you consider "normal flora" so innocent. The germs that invade the skin pores and trigger pustular acne are deep to the skin and may not be picked up on a surface swab. Yet some labs would call the proprionobacteria acnes germ normal flora anyway.

Question 6

every now and then sore pimples appear on my face & scalp, they go away after a few days but keep coming back, is it acne or an infection ?

Accepted Answer

Both possible: These may simply be a cystic form of acne, or alternatively it may be folliculitis which is an inflammation in the hair follicles. See your dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

found a tiny pimple on scalp. doesnt itch and doesnt hurt. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Infected follicle: This is most likely a simple infected hair follicle.

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 this brownish pink pimple like on my scalp since i was 14 , now i'm 23 . it hasn't been growing nor bleeding looks the same. what could this  a?

Accepted Answer

It could be a simple: mole or keratosis or other conditions, but see your dermatologist for correct diagnosis

Question 10

how do you treat pimples on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: I would recommend getting these checked.  Sometimes fungal infections can look/feel like "pimples" on the scalp.  Proper treatment requires proper diagnosis.

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A bump that looks exactly like a mosquito bite or a pimple has formed on my scalp and wont go away. painless, non itchy, doesnt bleed. should i be concerned?

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I have a small pimple sized bump on my scalp under my hair, it has been there for a few weeks and won't go away. there is only one. what is it?

A member asked:

After a haircut last month i get pus filled pimples all over my scalp.they go away and new ones take their place.what can i do?

A member asked:

I have many red, painful, hard pimples on my forehead and no matter what i try they don't go away. i recently started eating healthier so... i don't know if that plays a part. or if it's residue from my scalp?

A member asked:

I have pimples on scalp i had acne on my face, both go away with accutane & antib. scalps skin swap showed no bacteria in normal flora what is this?

A member asked:

Every now and then sore pimples appear on my face & scalp, they go away after a few days but keep coming back, is it acne or an infection ?

A member asked:

Found a tiny pimple on scalp. doesnt itch and doesnt hurt. what can this be?

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 this brownish pink pimple like on my scalp since i was 14 , now i'm 23 . it hasn't been growing nor bleeding looks the same. what could this a?

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How do you treat pimples on the scalp?

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