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

White flakes on the scalp are not always dandruff. A dermatologist explains how to tell dandruff from dry scalp, fungal ...

The throbbing pain hits you hours after leaving the beach, pool, or outdoor event. Your scalp feels like it’s on fire, tender to the touch, and every movement of your hair sends sharp reminders of ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways Scalp pain can be caused by conditions like infections, psoriasis, ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who have obesity have a significantly increased risk for hospitalization or death from severe infection spanning a wide range of infections, with the highest level of obesity associated with an ...