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 ...

Acne on the scalp is similar to acne on the face. "Clogged pores can occur on the scalp and often do, as this area tends to be densely populated with sebaceous or oily glands," explains Blair ...

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 ...

Scalp pimples can be both confusing and uncomfortable. While acne often associates with face, chest and back, it also appears on the scalp, an area hidden under hair and overlooked in skincare ...

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 ...

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It's unlikely, but scalp acne could indicate a bacterial infection. If the acne is inflamed, itchy and spreading very quickly, you should see a dermatologist ASAP. So How Do I Get Rid Of It? Wash your ...