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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 ...
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 ...
Dandruff can be challenging, especially during the winter months. So, here are 8 dermatologist-recommended home remedies to treat dandruff effectively.
BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could be putting themselves at risk of ...
Antifungal creams like clotrimazole (Canesten), econazole, miconazole, and terbinafine (Lamisil) are commonly used to treat fungal skin and nail infections. The right one for you depends on the type ...
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 ...
The fungal scalp infection tinea capitis affects an estimated 3%-13% of children. While international guidelines exist for the treatment of tinea capitis in infants and children, no such document has ...