Abscess
Though an abscess is typically a deep infection, pus coming to the surface may be seen.
Possible Skin Conditions
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Adult, Female, Scalp (Edit search)
The pictures below contain links to information about the conditions that can affect the scalp in adults. Hair loss is a concern mostly for men, but it can affect women as well. Alopecia areata is a condition that is caused by a person's immune system attacking his or her own hair follicles, causing hair loss. Women are also susceptible to female pattern balding, but it typically takes place after menopause and is not as severe, typically, as it is in men. Seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as dandruff, is very common, and it is due to excess skin cells that shed from the scalp. Sometimes, cysts grow from the scalp that contain skin debris, which are called pilar cysts. These cysts may need to be removed if they become infected or unsightly. Below find these and other conditions that can affect the scalp.
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Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
This image displays a thin white scale typical of actinic keratosis.
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Hair dyes are a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis (allergic skin reactions) in the scalp.
Dandruff
This image displays seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp (dandruff).
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
This image displays a patient with chronic discoid lupus.
Folliculitis
Staphylococcal folliculitis is found on the scalp and cheek.
Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata)
This image displays a patient with alopecia areata that has had some spontaneous regrowth, covering many of the…
Hair Loss, Female Pattern Baldness (Female Pattern Alopecia)
In female pattern alopecia (balding), there is often thinning at the front of the scalp.
Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis)
In this scalp infested with head lice, there are 2 scabs from scratching and a few white nits on the hair shaft…
Mole, Atypical (Atypical Nevus)
As displayed in this image, atypical nevi (moles) usually have variation in color.
Pilar Cyst
This image displays a hard, skin-colored cyst on the scalp.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis may involve large areas of scaling, such as on the neck and scalp.
Pyogenic Granuloma
Pyogenic granulomas can occur quickly on almost any part of the body. They are typically red to deep red and bleed…
Seborrheic Keratosis
A waxy, tan-colored, "stuck-on-appearing" lesion is characteristic of a seborrheic keratosis.
