Fact checked by Michelle Regalado Reviewed by Brooke Alpert, MS, RD, CDN Key Takeaways Dairy products can trigger breakouts ...

Scalp acne, an often overlooked yet common condition, can cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. These inflamed bumps can appear suddenly, making hair care routines painful and frustrating. While ...

Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is not simply a strong acne medication. It is a systemic retinoid that ...

When it comes to acne, nowhere on your body is safe — breakouts can appear on your scalp or hairline, felt, but not seen. As its name suggests, scalp acne consists of whiteheads and blemishes directly ...

A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

Cystic acne is the largest and most painful form of acne, causing cysts deep beneath the skin. Cystic acne can be caused by hormones, genetics, and lifestyle factors like diet and stress. To treat ...

Though not as common as face acne, scalp acne — and the pain, itching, and inflammation that can come along with it — can be just as frustrating to deal with. "Scalp acne will appear very similar to ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have scalp acne, you’re not alone. For most of my adult life, I’ve struggled with acne on my head. And I’m not talking about little whiteheads along the hairline; I’m talking about tender bumps ...

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