What Is a Scalp Cyst?
A scalp cyst is very much like a cyst on any other part of the body. Scalp cysts usually look and feel like a pimple and typically occur when a hair follicle in the scalp becomes infected. In addition to looking and feeling like a pimple, they may also bleed and leak keratin, which is a whitish-colored fluid, similar in appearance and texture to pus. Most of the time scalp cysts are fairly small in size and go away without any medical treatment. It is possible for scalp cysts to become very large and cause hair loss and other problems, but this is extremely rare.
