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 ...

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 ...

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

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 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 ...

Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo ...

Dear Doctors: I have dandruff, and my doctor says it’s from seborrheic dermatitis. Can you explain what that is? I’ve been using the special shampoo I was given, and it helps. When I stop using it, ...

Dandruff is not a serious skin condition but it can be irritating. When the skin on your scalp flakes, you can't help but scratch your head which can be uncomfortable. Also, you definitely don't want ...

The rains bring with them the smell of wet earth, fresh greenery, and long-awaited relief from the scorching heat. But they also bring a less welcome companion: fungal infections. Every year, ...

Just noticed an itchy, red area on your arm or leg? Among the many skin conditions that could be to blame, psoriasis and ringworm are two that can easily make the list of suspects to the untrained eye ...