Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Dandruff can lead to temporary hair shedding because scalp inflammation and ...

An itchy scalp is easy to brush off, but if you're constantly scratching, it could be your body's way of signaling that ...

If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are bothersome, they’re not typically a cause for concern. But what does it mean when you notice a ...

It’s 4am and I’m wide awake. Pins-and-needle-like itches run wild across my scalp, as if fire ants are burrowing into my follicles. ‘Don’t scratch!’ I tell myself, muttering into my pillow. ‘You’ll ...

Katlein Franca, MD, is a dermatologist and clinical associate professor of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami. Various skin conditions, ...

Eczema—a condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin—is a bummer to have anywhere on your body. But when you have crusty, flaky rashes on your scalp, it can feel especially bad. I mean, come on: ...