Good Housekeeping 7 Scalp Conditions that Cause Bumps or Spots—And How to Treat Them Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 09 July 2021 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Good Housekeeping 7 Scalp Conditions that Cause Bumps or Spots—And How to Treat Them Many itchy scalp conditions can be easily treated, says Cedars-Sinai dermatologist Jasmine Onyeka Obioha, MD. Photo by Getty Images. Good Housekeeping recently spoke with Cedars-Sinai dermatologist Jasmine Onyeka Obioha, MD, about frustrating scalp conditions that can cause itching and flaking. While many are common, they also are easily treated with a visit to a dermatologist. "Your scalp is a body part that you can't thoroughly inspect yourself," Obioha told Good Housekeeping. "Proper evaluation and treatment can help avoid unwanted complications." While issues sometimes resolve on their own, scalp cysts, for instance, can come back if they aren't surgically removed. These marble- or grape-sized bumps contain a fluid-filled sac and can become infected or irritated. "Unless the sac is removed, the cyst can recur," Obioha told Good Housekeeping. Ringworm is another condition that requires treatment. This fungal infection causes a painful, scaly rash that can lead to bald spots and requires four to six weeks of daily prescription medication to resolve. It also is extremely contagious until 48 hours after treatment begins. "Avoid contact with others," advised Obioha, "as tinea capitis [ringworm] can spread through contact with other areas of the body and other people." Scalp allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)-another itchy skin condition-is generally caused by chemicals and fragrances in hair dye, shampoos and conditioners. "ACD can be painful, itchy, and even oozing in some cases," Obioha said. "The symptoms of a severe case can often be mistaken for infection." The rash can often be cleared by eliminating the triggering product, and a dermatologist can recommend a topical steroid for milder cases, or an oral medication if the rash is severe. Click here to read the complete article from Good Housekeeping. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Contact Marni Usheroff marni.usheroff@cshs.org Share this release Good Housekeeping 7 Scalp Conditions that Cause Bumps or Spots—And How to Treat Them Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home