Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD When psoriasis affects the scalp, it causes thick, silvery-white or gray scales that may be inflamed and itchy. You may also feel burning or other discomfort.

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Impetigo of the scalp is a common bacterial infection that can swell the lymph nodes on the back of the head and cause red sores that burst and crust over. Impetigo is very contagious, but ...

and sores that won’t heal or that heal and then return. A handheld mirror will let you examine hard-to-see areas like the top of the head, back, groin, buttocks, and behind the ears.

From eczema to allergic reactions to bug bites, here’s what common skin rashes look like in photos, and the symptoms that can help you I.D. the condition.