Sometimes, bumps on the scalp can be caused by more severe conditions such as skin cancer ... symptoms) of bumps on the scalp. Folliculitis is a skin infection caused by damage to your hair follicles.

In Part I of the review (July/August 2004), the anatomy of hair follicles, the diagnostic approach to diseases leading to hair loss, and nonscarring alopecias were discussed. In this article (Part ...

Scabs on the scalp can be caused by inflamed hair follicles or inflamed skin ... scabs that bleed and won't heal may be a sign of skin cancer. Dealing with scabs on your scalp can be uncomfortable ...