J, this might be a condition called scalp folliculitis. Do look at https://dermnetnz.org/topics/scalp-folliculitis Some people find using a coal tar shampoo helpful, and if you are having your hair cut at the barbers with clippers it is important to check that the clippers are sanitised properly in ...

N, I entirely agree with Dr Pratsou. Seborrheic dermatitis is rather common in middle aged ladies, and it is usually easily managed with anti yeast/steroid combinations - although it is important to understand that we don't have a cure. Do see your GP.

Anne, this is the sort of thing that needs to be seen really to be investigated properly. I am not sure if it is likely that the flare-ups are connected to the bites, although it is not impossible. I would suggest going to see your GP, and taking photographs of the rash when it happens. What you are...

Hmmm. In all honesty, at the age of 70, there might not be much that might be effective And, with the physiological changes in older skin, you would have to proceed with caution as the skin has much less resilience to repair itself from any sort of injury or trauma, even if inflicted with therapeuti...