Scabs and sores on your scalp can be itchy and concerning. We talked to doctors about the causes and medical treatments for scalp scabs.

Sometimes, ringworm develops on the scalp. Symptoms of scalp infection may include patches of hair loss, severe dandruff, severe itching and scalp boils.

Does your hair smell even after washing it? Dermatologists explain the causes behind a smelly scalp, as well as the proven ways to treat and prevent it.

Ringworm, a contagious fungal infection, thrives in warm, moist areas, affecting skin, scalp, or nails. Prompt treatment with antifungal creams or medications is essential to prevent spread and ...

Scabs can look horrible, but don’t worry –— they’re meant to. Sometimes pus forms, which can give scabs a yellow rather than reddish-brown color and might suggest that an infection is brewing.

A woman who noticed a black mole on her scalp that turned out to be melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, said doctors initially dismissed her concerns.

From eczema to allergic reactions to bug bites, here’s what common skin rashes look like in photos, and the symptoms that can help you I.D. the condition.

Question: I have recently noticed a very itchy scalp around the top of my head. I haven’t changed any shampoos or hair dyes, I don’t have head lice and I don’t have any dandruff. Can you develop a ...

Scabs and sores on your scalp can be itchy and concerning. We talked to doctors about the causes and medical treatments for scalp scabs.