Scalp acne, an often overlooked yet common condition, can cause discomfort and disrupt daily life. These inflamed bumps can appear suddenly, making hair care routines painful and frustrating ...

"Scalp acne can also be caused by simply not washing our hair as frequently as needed or if we’re using too many oily products on our scalp causing the pores to become blocked," says Dr Therianou.

Getty Images / Composition by Channing Smith. If you have scalp acne, you’re not alone. For most of my adult life, I’ve struggled with acne on my head. And I’m not talking about little ...

Scalp acne refers to pimples and inflamed bumps that develop on the scalp, says Mona Gohara, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut.

Is shampooing once a day too much? Is doing it once a week too little? Experts say it depends on a few factors.

Acne is caused by an increase of sebum, or oil, production, buildup of dead skin cells, and dirt in the hair follicle ...