Folliculitis, caused by bacterial or fungal infections, is inflammation of your hair follicles. It presents as bumps or a rash on your skin anywhere hair grows, including the scalp, torso ...

Scalp folliculitis can generally be treated using home remedies. Mild cases will usually resolve if you apply a warm compress to the affected area for 5-10 minutes several times a day. More severe ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also ...