Infected hair follicles can cause a skin rash called scalp folliculitis. Getting treatment right away can help keep your symptoms from getting worse.

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it.

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 ...

The most common causes of an itchy scalp are dandruff, lice, psoriasis, or a stress rash. Here's how to determine which may be behind your scratching.

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 ...

It started out as a simple itch on the lower back of my head and ended with a scratch that kept me up at night. Thinking the annoying red patch that had formed in that area was dry skin, I started ...

It started out as a simple itch on the lower back of my head and ended with a scratch that kept me up at night. Thinking the annoying red patch that had formed in that area was dry skin, I started ...

Dry, itchy scalp is basically the worst. It’s second only to dandruff when it comes to neck-up skin care discomfort, in my humble opinion. Unlike a breakout, you can’t slap a pimple patch on an itchy ...

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Dermatologists explain what's behind the scratching and lay out the best home remedies for an itchy scalp, from shampoos to pantry staples. If you’re currently in the throes of an itchy scalp, you ...

Skin irritation of any kind can have a serious impact on your day-to-day life, and the skin on your scalp is naturally more sensitive than most. So when the itching is in this area, excessive ...