The rash can be anywhere on your body ... oral antibiotics will likely be prescribed. A fungal infection, scalp ringworm may start off as small bumps on the scalp that itch.

The cause of rashes can vary, spanning allergic reactions, infections, autoimmune diseases and environmental irritants.

Here’s a summary of the more common causes (and symptoms) of bumps on the scalp. Folliculitis is a skin infection caused by damage to your hair follicles. This infection can result in raised red ...