Sleeping with wet hair is often blamed for fungal issues, but moisture alone isn’t the full story. Fungal growth depends on ...

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 ...

A British journalist who noticed a black mole on her scalp that turned out to be melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, said a dermatologist initially told her “it looked fine,” while another ...

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 ...

You finish showering late, too tired to dry your hair properly, and collapse into bed with it still damp. This seems harmless. Your hair dries eventually, right? Unfortunately, those hours of dampness ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

Many people first try natural dandruff remedies to control mild symptoms. However, when dandruff is persistent or caused by ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. A dime-size spot on a teenager’s head remains hairless after being treated for scalp ...