Pit bulls are also more likely to kill an adult than a child. In the 3-year period, pit bulls killed more adults (ages 21 and over), 54%, than they did children (ages 11 and younger), 46%. In the 21-54 age group, pit bulls were responsible for 82% (14) of the deaths. The data indicates that pit bulls do not only kill children and senior citizens; they kill men and women in their prime years as well.
Painful sores, blisters, or bumps that develop on the scalp may be caused by: 1  Infection of the hair shafts (folliculitis) or the skin (such as impetigo). 2  An allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis). 3  Viral infections, such as chickenpox and shingles.  A skin condition, such as acne.
Inflammation of the hair follicles or bacterial infection of the scalp can also cause itching. Usually people with this problem have acne-like bumps or pustules in the affected areas. Other causes of itchy scalp are uncommon. Inflammatory and hair loss conditions of the scalp are rare, but can also cause itching. There are many of themâdiscoid lupus and hot comb alopecia are two examples. They always have areas of obvious hair loss.