Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

What kind of hair loss am i experiencing, very oily scalp with bumps, crawling sensation, itch and pain? (photo)

suavejose
For the past 6 months im experiencing diffuse hair loss but mostly from the crown area, i also have been experiencing very oily scalp (increased oilyness) w/ random crawling itch and pain. There’s this oil like bud attached to about 20% of hair that falls off and i dont understand what it is.There are also present pimple like bumps on my head. Attached are samples of my crown, and the hair with the attached oily bud.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answer

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A