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 ...

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 ...

Dandruff is a common scalp woe, but surprisingly, not every flake is what it seems. Many may dismiss dandruff as just a haircare misstep, but it may also point to a more serious scalp issue, like a ...

Your crowning glory, your hair needs a little more care than you think. Common problems like hair fall, dryness, and an itchy ...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A local doctor is warning women that your hair style could lead to dangerous infections and permanent hair loss. A few months ago we introduced you to Brittany Dever, who developed a ...

This medication is used to treat dandruff and a certain scalp infection (seborrheic dermatitis). It reduces itching, flaking, irritation, and redness of the scalp. Selenium sulfide is also used for a ...

Despite the many scalp benefits of using DIY overnight scalp masks, do a patch test before using them. This will protect you from scalp irritation.

Even after using lice treatments like shampoos or medications, you may still feel as if you have lice due to increased skin sensitivity or because the treatment wasn’t effective. Lice are tiny insects ...

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 ...