Red spots on the scalp can occur due to acne, psoriasis, folliculitis, and other conditions. Medical options can address underlying causes, while home treatments, such as zinc, can help manage ...

Scalp Psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition. Half of the people with psoriasis have it on their scalp, where it can look like red spots or sores.

Treating contact dermatitis sores on the scalp. Be careful not to scratch the spots on your scalp because you can break the skin, and this could lead to an infection.

Scalp folliculitis causes inflamed, painful skin. ... In dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, or Hoffman disease, painful spots and swollen, pus-filled lumps appear on the scalp.

This sunscreen is great for both face and scalp coverage, and it has the added benefit of correcting sun damage, including sun spots, says Dr. Jamie DeRosa, a double board-certified plastic and ...

A dry scalp is caused by a lack of moisture and may be due to dry weather conditions, washing hair too frequently, product buildup, or using harsh shampoos or other hair products, explains Dr. Gratch.