Tinea capitis has a worldwide distribution. The disease predominantly affects children aged 1 to 10 years, but infections in adults are occasionally seen. These infections can spread among family ...

Scalp flaking seems harmless and picking the scabs can even be satisfying for many. However, it may signal more serious ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Psoriasis causes thick patches of skin called plaques that are dry and ...

Treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by thick, scaly, red patches that can be itchy and painful, can be challenging if it appears on both the body and the scalp.

A 63-year-old woman visited her doctor for a painful, scabby growth on her scalp that developed 5 months prior and was becoming larger. She had no systemic symptoms and was otherwise well. She worked ...

Many people experience an itchy scalp at some point. It’s usually not a sign of a serious medical condition and can, in most cases, be successfully treated with home remedies, over-the-counter ...

Does anyone else remember when relying on a bottle of Head & Shoulders was basically a beauty taboo? Because, same. Whether it was flakiness, dryness, or irritation, it wasn’t long ago that scalp ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as what you ...