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Rash (head) Definition
Common names:
  • Head Rash
  • Rash (head)
  • Rash (scalp)
  • Rash of the Head
  • Rash of the Scalp
  • Scalp Rash
A person with a scalp rash has a skin eruption that is localized to the scalp.

Scalp rashes may be:
  • Hive-like
  • Red
  • Raised or flat
  • Blistery
  • Peeling and scaling
  • Crusted or coated with pus
Scalp rashes are usually caused by an allergic reaction, inflammation, or an infection.

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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2008
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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