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 ...

Tinea capitis causes hair loss, scaling, erythema, and impetigo-like lesions. It is the most common dermatophyte infection found in children under the age of 12, especially in African Americans. A ...

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 ...

Dandruff is a common skin condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake off. Possible signs of dandruff include white or yellow flakes (dead skin cells) on the hair and shoulders. This ...

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 ...

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 ...