While many lesions on the scalp are harmless, some can be a sign of an underlying medical condition. It is advisable to contact a doctor about sores and scabs that do not resolve independently ...

Facial rosacea: Sometimes, a person with scalp rosacea may present with mild facial lesions. Environmental triggers: Exposure to sunlight, temperature extremes, and wind can exacerbate scalp rosacea.

“If a bleeding pimple-like lesion continues to scab and heal and re-scab in the same place on the scalp it is important to make sure it is not a Basal Cell Carcinoma.” Precancerous lesions on ...

Scalp eczema can cause itchy white or yellow scales that are flaking or sticky. There is no cure, ... Skin lesions with scales that are white and flaking or yellow and sticky; ...

3. Scalp acne. It is cyst-like lesions on the scalp caused by clogged pores, and are painful. You will notice red bumps with white or blackheads if you have scalp acne.Build-up of sweat, dead skin ...

“If a bleeding pimple-like lesion continues to scab and heal and re-scab in the same place on the scalp it is important to make sure it is not a Basal Cell Carcinoma.” Precancerous lesions on ...

Her parents reported a small red lesion on the scalp, present since birth. Concerned about its appearance, the pediatrician submitted a pediatric teledermatology consultation.

A total of 28 children and adolescents were enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 11.5 years (range, 0.8 to 19.5). The palpable size of the calvarial scalp lesions ranged from 0 mm (i.e., had ...

Dermatology Nursing. 2005;17(3):200-201. This 43-year-old female nurse presented to the dermatology clinic complaining of an intensely pruritic lesion on her neck present for the last 2 months ...

People with darker skin are more likely to find psoriasis lesions on the scalp, elbows, knees, torso, buttocks, and even nails. Affected areas can also vary in size. [1] ...