Small red bumps on the head may be caused by folliculitis, acne, seborrheic dermatitis and other diseases, which can be treated by general treatment and medication. 1. Folliculitis: When folliculitis causes small red bumps, you may also experience pain and itching. If it is caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated by applying mupirocin ointment, taking oral cefuroxime capsules and other medications. If it is caused by a fungal infection, you can apply drugs such as econazole cream and oral itraconazole capsules. Keep the skin clean and avoid scratching during treatment. 2. Acne: Acne can also cause small red bumps, and may be accompanied by pimples, pustules and other symptoms, you can apply retinoic acid ointment, benzoyl peroxide gel and other drugs to improve the red bumps, if necessary, can also be combined with oral cefixime tablets, amoxicillin capsule and other medications to control the infection. Maintain a light diet during treatment and reduce the intake of foods high in sugar and dairy products. 3. seborrheic dermatitis: seborrheic dermatitis patients with small red bumps on the head, may also be accompanied by greasy scales, you can use selenium disulfide lotion, salicylic acid solution and other medications to treat, if necessary, you can also apply tacrolimus cream, pimecrolimus cream and other medications to treat. Usually, you can apply moisturizer to keep the skin moist. When small red bumps on the head, it is recommended to go to the dermatology department of the hospital, according to the cause of the standardized treatment. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s prescription.