Butt acne is not true acne. Blemishes on the buttocks are typically caused by another skin condition such as folliculitis, keratosis pilaris, or boils. It is possible to have acne in the area around ...

Increased heat and humidity during summer can cause scalp infections due to sweat, oil production, and poor hygiene. Prevention includes regular washi ...

A sun rash — known medically as a polymorphic light eruption — is a skin reaction due to sun exposure. It may cause irritation but does not usually result in serious complications. It ...

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.

Beard trimmers or hair clippers have guards that prevent them from coming into direct contact with the skin. That means less skin irritation and pseudo-folliculitis barbae. In Nigeria, our research ...

Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying conditions like headaches or migraines could ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms.