"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Dr. Susannah Hills noticed an irregular patch of skin behind her ear but presumed it was eczema. It turned out to be basal cell cancer, the most common form of skin cancer. BCC is curable when treated ...

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If you’re only paying attention to your scalp when you’re dealing with flakiness or excessive oiliness, it may be time to rethink how you’re caring for the skin on top of your head. “One big ...

Coconut oil is a versatile oil with moisturizing and antibacterial properties. It may help improve your scalp's health and appearance by treating dry skin.

Let’s talk about protecting your whole body at all costs from the sun. While we rave about the importance of sunscreen, we mainly focus on protection for the body and face, often leaving out the scalp ...

After reaching the highest ranks of the U.S. Army, retired Maj. Gen. Vincent Boles suddenly found himself facing an enemy he didn’t know: skin cancer. It started last October with what looked like a ...