Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

Dandruff is a common scalp woe, but surprisingly, not every flake is what it seems. Many may dismiss dandruff as just a haircare misstep, but it may also point to a more serious scalp issue, like a ...

It's never good news when there are white flakes on your shirt and, um, it's not snowing outside. But dandruff is just one of many common scalp conditions that can mess with your daily routine.

Dermatologists explain the common symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, as well as how to treat it.

Dandruff is a common scalp condition characterized by the flaking of dead skin cells. While it is usually not serious, it can cause itching, irritation, and sometimes embarrassment due to visible ...

A lot of people don’t realize that just because you have dandruff doesn’t mean you have a dry scalp. While both conditions are incredibly common, dandruff and dry scalp are actually two different ...