Trichodynia, often called scalp dysesthesia, is a condition marked by discomfort or pain in the scalp. “Tricho-” is related to your hair, whereas “-dynia” refers to a specific painful or unhappy area ...

For years, brands have told us that scalp care is skin care, pushing multi-step routines designed to cleanse, exfoliate, ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD An itchy scalp is a common yet manageable symptom. Dandruff, dry skin, allergic ...

A dry, flaky scalp is a common issue—and can be caused by a number of different things, from washing your hair too often to eczema. Figuring out the root cause can help you find an appropriate ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with alopecia (or suspect you have it), you may be wondering if your hair will grow back. The answer depends on whether you have scarring alopecia or nonscarring alopecia.

Wash, condition, and style. For many, this is the beginning and end of our hair care routines, as life seldom makes room for overindulgences. There is one step, however, that has proved itself worth a ...

The scalp boasts about 100,000 hairs -- and losing dozens of strands each day is considered normal. Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com Don’t wig out. Board-certified dermatologist Lindsey Zubritsky is ...

If you have alopecia areata, your doctor may be able to estimate the level of hair loss simply by looking at your scalp. But they may also use a test called the Severity of Alopecia Tool, commonly ...