Hair follicles are the areas of your skin that surround the roots of your hair strands. Irritation of this area can cause tiny, itchy, red bumps ...

In this article (Part II of II), the focus is on scarring alopecias (dissecting folliculitis, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris, lupus erythematosus) in regard to pathogenesis ...

Ever run your fingers through your hair or move your part from one side to the other only to be met with irritating soreness, ...

Bumps on the scalp can be caused by other skin disorders such as folliculitis, scalp acne, or dandruff. They could also show up due to an allergic reaction to a product or skincare routine.

Folliculitis decalvans is a scarring folliculitis of the scalp in which Staphylococcus aureus is commonly cultured. The onset is typically in young and middle-aged adults who are otherwise healthy ...

Scalp folliculitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the hair follicles, often caused by bacteria or fungi. It can look similar to acne, with swollen, painful follicles appearing like ...