Scalp bumps like pimples when pressed on the pain may be folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis and eczema and other diseases caused by the need to take general treatment, medication and other ways to improve. 1. Folliculitis: scalp bumps like pimples pain when pressed may be caused by folliculitis, the patient needs to pay attention to skin cleaning. For bacterial infection, you need to take antibiotic medication, such as mupirocin, fusidic acid and other drugs; if it is a fungal infection, you should follow the doctor’s instructions to apply econazole, ketoconazole and other antifungal drugs to promote recovery. 2. Seborrheic dermatitis: seborrheic dermatitis may lead to bumps on the scalp like acne when pressed, patients need to rest, need to take anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and other calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, such as tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, etc., the patient should follow the doctor’s instructions to apply. 3. Eczema: the above symptoms may also be caused by eczema, patients need to regular routine, clean the affected area. You can apply anti-inflammatory drugs such as hydrocortisone and dexamethasone as prescribed by your doctor. There are many reasons why scalp bumps like pimples hurt when pressed, so it is recommended that patients seek medical examination to clarify the cause of the disease and cooperate with the doctor for standardized treatment.