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 ...

Scalp flaking seems harmless and picking the scabs can even be satisfying for many. However, it may signal more serious ...

Ugh, dandruff. Looking in the mirror and seeing those small, white or gray flakes of skin sticking out like a sore thumb against your dark hair can be so frustrating. This might feel especially true ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Psoriasis causes thick patches of skin called plaques that are dry and ...

Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it. Flaking often leads to an itchy scalp, and frequent scratching may damage hair follicles (the base of the hair ...

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 ...

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.