Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Scabs on the scalp can come from dandruff, acne, or contact ...

Do *not* scratch it.

Tinea capitis has a worldwide distribution. The disease predominantly affects children aged 1 to 10 years, but infections in adults are occasionally seen. These infections can spread among family ...

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 ...

Plaque PsO is an immune-mediated disease resulting in the overproduction of skin cells, which causes inflamed, scaly plaques that may be itchy or painful. It is estimated that eight million Americans ...

Treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by thick, scaly, red patches that can be itchy and painful, can be challenging if it appears on both the body and the scalp.

Does anyone else remember when relying on a bottle of Head & Shoulders was basically a beauty taboo? Because, same. Whether it was flakiness, dryness, or irritation, it wasn’t long ago that scalp ...

A 63-year-old woman visited her doctor for a painful, scabby growth on her scalp that developed 5 months prior and was becoming larger. She had no systemic symptoms and was otherwise well. She worked ...

An itchy scalp is more than just a minor annoyance; it’s often a sign that your roots are struggling with dryness, product ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...