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 ...

Notice unflattering chunks of white flakes sitting on your scalp or stuck between your strands? It's bad enough when you see them, but it's really embarrassing when those white flakes have fallen from ...

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 ...

Castor oil can help support hair health by providing hydration, increasing shine, protecting against scalp infections, and ...

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 ...

Dandruff is a common yet often misunderstood scalp condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many people do not fully understand the factors that contribute to ...

Old wives’ tales warn that sleeping with wet hair can make you sick or increase your chances of catching a cold, but there isn’t any scientific evidence that it can directly cause respiratory ...

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...

Apple cider vinegar is famous for its pH balancing properties, which can help reduce scalp buildup. Dilute one part apple ...

A healthy 7-year-old girl is sent to the school nurse by her teacher, who was concerned about the girl scratching her scalp and seeing white material in her hair. The nurse called the parent to pick ...