"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 ...

Most scabs on the scalp aren’t cause for concern. They may be caused by exposure to an irritant or a mild skin condition, and either heal on their own or with over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Changes in body temperature and hormones at night can make your scalp itch more.Common skin conditions that cause nighttime scalp itching ...

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions ...

A dry, itchy scalp can seriously mess with your day-to-day life. Beyond the maddening urge to scratch, there's the embarrassing component: dandruff and big white flakes studding your strands. And ...

It’s been said before and it’s true: a healthy scalp is key to healthy hair. But for those dealing with pesky and sometimes painful scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, that can be easier said ...

Skinification of hair is about applying the same care, attention and hero ingredients to products that enhance scalp and hair health. It used to be that scalp care was only ever associated with the ...

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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 ...

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium — Staphylococcus aureus — can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells. The research adds an ...