Do *not* scratch it.

Dermatologists explain the common symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, as well as how to treat it.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways A tingling feeling in the scalp (paresthesia) can occur for many reasons, including anxiety, ASMR, chemical irritation, medication, migraines, ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Reporter Deborah Vankin receives a Chinese scalp treatment at Tou Dao Tang head spa. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times) I’ve ...

Pimples on the scalp could be caused by fungal infections, excess oil or sweat, and poor hygiene. To treat scalp acne, try medicated shampoos with ingredients like tea tree oil and coal tar. To ...

I’ve never given much thought to my scalp. Aside from the occasional subconscious scritch-scratch or vigorous shampooing, it’s kind of just … there. A necessary but often-overlooked cranium cover. But ...