There’s no cure for scalp eczema. However, treatments can help reduce symptoms. OTC shampoos may reduce itchiness and get rid of flaky, scaly skin. Eosinophilic folliculitis is a skin and scalp ...

Shingles may develop on your scalp and face if the virus that causes it travels along the trigeminal nerve. It may cause burning pain, itching, and clusters of painful blisters. Prompt medical ...

Taking care of my scalp has become another important part of my self-care routine. I’ve learned that a healthy scalp is the foundation for stronger hair. Whether it’s exfoliating to remove ...

If you want relief from an itchy, dry scalp, you have a lot of home remedies to try. Some remedies may already be in your pantry, and most others are easy to acquire. Learn the evidence behind them.

This scalp condition is typically benign, according to research published in StatPearls in 2023. Poor scalp hygiene, sweat, or tight hairstyles can irritate hair follicles, and lead to folliculitis.

Ever had that random, annoying pain in your scalp that makes you wonder if you’re going crazy? Turns out you’re not alone. Scalp pain is actually super common, and there’s usually a ...

Scientists recently published a study in Cell Biomaterials showcasing an electronic tattoo printed directly on the scalp that is capable of monitoring brain activity noninvasively with a stable ...

Whether it comes on suddenly or has been building for a while, dealing with scalp pain is distracting and uncomfortable. It also raises questions like, “why does my scalp hurt?” as well as ...

The primary cicatricial alopecias are an uncommon, complex group of disorders that result in permanent destruction of the hair follicle, usually involving scalp hair alone. Prompt diagnosis and ...

And dead skin cells can be anywhere—even your scalp. While not as visible as your face or hands, your scalp’s skin is just as important. And even though the skin is often hidden under hair ...

Now, scalp folliculitis is also a term that floats around in the scalp acne conversation, but both causes are quite different. "Scalp acne is characterized by painful pimples on the scalp and is ...

Folliculitis decalvans is a scarring folliculitis of the scalp in which Staphylococcus aureus is commonly cultured. The onset is typically in young and middle-aged adults who are otherwise healthy ...