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 ...

Prevalence in boys, presence in infancy, location on the scalp, and corticosteroid use are the key clinical characteristics associated with EPF.

Research led by the SKiN Center for Dermatology observed substantial clearance of scalp and body psoriasis and rapid itch reduction in patients treated with roflumilast foam, 0.3%. Findings indicated ...

A 42-year-old white woman presents with multiple lesions on the face and scalp. They began to appear in her 20s and have been increasing in number. The scalp lesions are painful at times, and she is ...

MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS Each nodule on the patient’s scalp was approximately 1 cm in diameter with a central punctum. The lesions were of indeterminate etiology, but given the patient’s travel history, ...

In this study, roughly 1 in 5 patients with psoriasis went on to develop severe disease over a median of 9.6 years of follow-up. Patients with plaque-type disease with a score above 3 on the Physician ...

This autoimmune disease may impact your skin as well as your nails and hair. Learn what to look for to treat lupus more effectively.

Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a rare skin condition that causes hair loss, pain, and scarring. While there’s no cure, treatment may include oral and topical medications and antiseptic shampoos ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

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 ...

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 ...