A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

There you were, innocently rubbing your head or brushing your hair, when all of a sudden, ouch: You hit some kind of weird little bump and it seriously hurts. Similar to the bumps that can form on ...

From razor bumps to painful deep cysts, here’s how to identify what you’re dealing with and the science-backed solutions for smooth, clear skin Ingrown hair cysts rank among the most frustrating skin ...

Boils are painful, pus-filled, and are caused by infections like Staphylococcus aureus. Cysts are painless, non-infectious growths filled with keratin or other substances. Antibiotics may treat boils ...

It's never good news when there are white flakes on your shirt and, um, it's not snowing outside. But dandruff is just one of many common scalp conditions that can mess with your daily routine.