Another common issue that one might experience are boils on the scalp, also called folliculitis. It is an inflammatory disorder that can have an impact on the hair follicles in the scalp.

This pus-filled center is called the core. Eventually, the boil comes to a head, meaning a yellow-white tip develops on top of the core. Don’t pick at, squeeze, or try to open a boil in any way.

Allergic reactions to something applied or used over the scalp can also cause itching and secondary infection resulting in boils. Sebaceous cysts, i.e. inflammation of the sebaceous (oil-producing ...