Scalp rash

Scalp rash is a common condition that often comes along with an itchy scalp. Conditions called contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis may be the underlying factor. There are also some other symptoms such as red patches on scalp, inflamed skin, and stubborn dandruff that affect the oily areas of your body.

In this article you will read everything you need to know about red scalp rash and how you can combat the red patches on scalp. The following topics will be discussed: 

  • What do scalp infections look like? 
  • Why do I have small rashes on my head? 
  • How do you treat a scalp rash? 

What do scalp infections look like? 

Scalp rash might look like red spots on scalp or appear in purple. The rash on scalp may teak various shapes and the scalp rash may form crack, crusts, and hives on scalp. It is possible you might also notice flaky, white scales, hair shedding, white or yellow greasy patches, soft and white moist areas, and red bumps on scalp. 

Why do I have small rashes on my head? 

Red bumps on scalp can result from a variety of health issues, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, pilar cysts, hives on scalp, ringworm, and lupus scalp.  
 
When you experience lupus rash on scalp lesions most often appear on the face, ears, and hands. It is also possible that rash on scalp and neck appears. Usually, lupus rash on scalp is not itchy or painful, but they may cause dark spots or scars that remain on the skin after healing. 

Hives on scalp, or red bumps on scalp may be caused by an allergic reaction to hair products or something else that causes hives on scalp. This condition is known as allergic contact dermatitis. The red bumps on scalp may itch, peel, and feel dry. After washing your scalp with a exfoliating shampoo you might reduce the hives on scalp. 

If you want to read more about one of the other skin conditions that can cause red scalp rash: 
1. Ringworm 
2. Eczema 
3. Psoriasis 
4. Hairline acne 

How do you treat a scalp rash? 

To get rid of rash on scalp and neck it is possible to use a scalp rash treatment. This scalp rash treatment is healthy for your entire scalp and gets rid of dandruff, flakes, itching, and even combats red spots on scalp.  

The scalp rash treatment exfoliates the scalp generously and is based on scientifically proven ingredients that stimulate a healthy scalp and exist out of anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant effects. 

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