Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...

Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage. The most frequent cause is a bacterial infection, though fungi and ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD A pimple inside your nose usually isn't serious and can be treated at home.An inflamed hair follicle can cause a pimple in the nose.Picking your nose and ...

Different types of psoriasis cause different symptoms. It can appear as thickened, discolored plaques that may be itchy. Psoriasis is an inflammatory condition that involves skin changes. It can also ...

Localized pustular psoriasis is a term that refers to a limited area of small pus-filled blisters on your skin, typically on your hands or feet. It is distinct from generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP ...

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 whiteheads along the hairline; I’m talking about tender bumps ...

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, severe form of pustular psoriasis that affects large areas of the body and can cause life threatening symptoms like high fever and rapid pulse. The ...

GPP can be triggered by the initiation and withdrawal of various medications, in particular the withdrawal of corticosteroids, and by infections, stress, and other conditions. 1,5,6,10 Patients with a ...