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What Is a Scalp Yeast Infection?

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Scalp yeast infections can cause itchy, red, or purple patches and ...
Sam Cinkir, said: "Scalp ringworm, also known as 'tinea capitis', is a rash caused by a fungal infection and is highly ...
Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...
BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could be putting themselves at risk of ...
Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...
Ever since an epidemic of scalp ringworm started in eastern U.S. cities three years ago, many a small boy has been sent home from school for treatment. But doctors knew only one effective remedy: ...
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 ...
Dandruff can be stubborn, but simple home remedies like tea tree oil, aloe vera, lemon juice and more may help reduce flakes.
Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage. The most frequent cause is a bacterial infection, though fungi and ...