What Causes Large Bumps on the Scalp?
Introduction The scalp, like the rest of the skin on your body, has its own set of issues. Because your scalp is covered by hair, it may be harder to tell that you have bumps on your scalp unless they are the kind that itch causing you to scratch and then notice they are there. There are a number of different reasons that you might have bumps on your scalp, but the most common ones are relatively easy to treat. Dermatitis Dermatitis occurs when the skin of the scalp becomes itchy and inflamed. The skin of your scalp can weep fluid which then dries and crusts over becoming lumps and bumps on your scalp. If they itch and you scratch them, you may come away with a yellowish scab under your fingernail. There are styling gels available that are designed to stay in contact with the scalp and treat scalp dermatitis. Scalp Pimples Scalp pimples can appear on both newborn and adult scalps. In the case of an adult, they can appear because the oil glands secrete oil around the hair follicle and t
