There are many things that can lead to an unbearably itchy scalp. Sure, a quick scratch here and there may not be much to worry about—but when you suddenly notice white flakes showing up, it can be ...

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 ...

If you are one of the many who have dandruff, you know how rough it can be. Per Mayo Clinic, dandruff is a common but “mild form of seborrheic dermatitis,” with symptoms like skin flakes on your hair, ...

Dandruff is a disorder where the skin on the scalp sheds excess amounts of its top layer. The condition may also appear around your eyebrows and the side of your nose. The shedding of old, dead skin ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Scalp psoriasis—a type of psoriasis that causes thick, scaly plaques on the scalp, hairline, or neck—can certainly take a toll on self-esteem. One 2017 study found that people with psoriasis tend to ...

An 18-year-old woman presents with a 7-year history of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis involving her scalp, trunk, bilateral upper and lower extremities, and nails. Her chief complaint was ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

People of color with scalp psoriasis experienced significant improvement in scalp itch and patient-reported health-related quality-of-life outcomes. Guselkumab (Tremfya) showed rapid and significant ...