The painful bumps on the scalp may be caused by boils, ringworm and folliculitis, which need to be improved by general treatment and medication. 1. Boil: patients try not to press, rub the affected area, you can use ichthyol ointment, tincture of iodine and other drugs applied to the affected area to reduce swelling and inflammation, and at the same time need to take oral antibiotic treatment, such as cefdinir and so on. 2. Ringworm of the head: If it is pustular ringworm type ringworm of the head, it may trigger the scalp long bumps pain, the patient should maintain a clean and tidy environment as far as possible, the patient can take drugs such as ashwagandha, terbinafine and itraconazole orally, which can help to inhibit the bacteria and relieve the pain. 3. Folliculitis: scalp long bumps pain may be caused by folliculitis, the patient should pay attention to skin cleanliness, folliculitis may be caused by bacterial infection, the patient should be coated with mupirocin, fusidic acid and other antibiotic drugs, to help sterilize. If it is caused by fungus, anti-fungal drugs such as econazole need to be applied to promote recovery and improve the pain. There are more reasons for the pain of long bumps on the scalp, so patients are advised to consult a doctor for examination, clarify the cause of the disease, and cooperate with the doctor for standardized treatment.