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 ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

Dandruff is a widely spread scalp condition that is not always fully understood. Dandruff is often believed to be caused by bad hygiene, but the real factors are usually different skin types, ...

Dandruff needs almost no introduction. If you’ve watched TV in the last twenty years, you’ve likely seen a commercial where a man finds the shoulders of his black T-shirt covered in white flakes and ...

Ever find yourself scratching your head not just in confusion but because of an itch that just won't quit? Well, you might be hosting an unwanted guest: scalp ringworm. How to relieve an itchy scalp ...

Dandruff is a common skin condition where flaky skin sheds from the scalp. Wet dandruff occurs when excess sebum (skin oil) ...

Dandruff is a common problem caused by excess yeast-like fungus (Malassezia), which grows on the scalp, causing mild inflammation of the scalp and shedding of skin (Image: Pexels) At some point in ...

Dandruff is a skin condition that affects the scalp. Its primary characteristics include flakiness and itchiness. According to the Mayo Clinic, dandruff is considered to be a milder form of seborrheic ...

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 ...

Although diet doesn’t directly cause dandruff, maintaining a balanced diet and limiting processed foods can help lower inflammation and support overall scalp health, she adds. While dandruff isn’t ...