For a majority of people the scalp is something they don't see so often gets ignored. There are several skin conditions that should not be looked over if your scalp is infected. Scalp infections can become very serious often leading to hair loss or significant amount of pain. Learn which common conditions are causing frustration to people in their daily lives.

1. What Can Cause A Sore
Scalp?

2. A sore scalp can be caused by different kinds of
skin conditions
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Folliculitis
Psoriasis
Ringworm
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Impetigo

3. Scalp Folliculitis
Folliculitis
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Scalp folliculitis is an infection of
the hair follicles of the scalp
The cause of scalp folliculitis are
bacteria, yeast, or mites
Folliculitis can be contracted if
they are cuts or scalps to the scalp,
restrictive clothing, and being in a
hot tub or swimming pool that is
not treated with chlorine
The signs of folliculitis are the
appearance of red pustules at the
base of the hair follicles
Treatment for folliculitis is antifungal shampoo and if it is a
severe case than antibiotics

4. Scalp Psoriasis
Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is a common skin
condition in which reddish scaly
patches can develop. The
excessive amount of skin causes
flaking like dandruff
The cause of psoriasis is an
disorder of the immune system
where your body attacks healthy
skin cells instead of fighting off
viruses and bacteria. The body
responds by producing more skin
cells
Psoriasis can feel very itchy but
those that itch excessively may
lose their hair
Treatment for psoriasis is medical
shampoo and topical ointments

5. Ringworm
Ringworm
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Ringworm is a skin infection
caused by a fungus not by an
actual worm
Ringworm is typically caught from
one person to another through
sharing personal items or through
physical contract
Symptoms of ringworm include the
development of bald patches in
the infected area. The patches are
usually inflamed and scaly
Ringworm can be treated with
anti-fungal creams and shampoos

6. Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin
condition in which the there is
dandruff as well as inflammation.
In cases where the conditions
worsens there may also be a rash
The cause of seborrheic dermatitis
is linked with a yeast named
Malassezia. It is not contagious at
all.
Treatments for seborrheic
dermatitis are anti-fungal
shampoo or topical creams

7. Scalp Impetigo
Impetigo
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Scalp impetigo is a bacteria
infection. The two types of
bacteria are called Staphylococcus
aureus and Streptococcus
pyogenes.
Symptoms of impetigo is the
appearance of sores and blisters.
The blisters are inflamed and can
rupture letting out fluids
Impetigo is highly contagious and
can be caught easily through touch
or sharing items
To treat impetigo doctors prescribe
topical antibotics and oral
antibiotics as well.

8. Seeking Treatment for A Sore
Scalp
If you feel like you may have any of the conditions
outlined in this presentation it is important to speak
with your doctor or dermatologist to have it
diagnosed. A sore scalp can continue to cause pain and
if left untreated may worsen leading to hair loss or
permanent damage to your scalp.