Every square centimetre of your skin is teeming with life. While this might sound unsettling, these microscopic inhabitants – ...

When you suffer from rough, scaly patches of skin, it can feel incredibly frustrating. But luckily, you're not alone—there ...

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania report that adults with seborrheic ...

In adjusted models, seborrheic dermatitis was positively associated with a wide range of EBDs, including skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and ocular diseases, reported David J. Margolis, MD, PhD, ...

The most important step, however, is treating dandruff early. “The longer the scalp stays inflamed, the higher the risk of hair shedding,” Farrant said. “If shedding continues despite good care, it’s ...

Let’s get this out of the way: dandruff is not the result of poor hygiene. Every dermatologist I spoke to confirms this. According to dermatologist Dr. Marisa Garshick, MD, dandruff occurs from a ...

Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it. Flaking often leads to an itchy scalp, and frequent scratching may damage hair follicles (the base of the hair ...

Heidi Cope is a health and science writer based in Fort Worth, Texas. She often writes long-form, informational content about health, wellness, and disability, and enjoys interviewing healthcare ...

A 3 1/2-year-old girl who is in the maintenance phase of chemotherapy for leukemia is seen for a moderately painful rash on her anterior neck. James H. Brien The rash first appeared 3 days earlier and ...

Allergies, infections, and parasites are the top causes of skin issues in pets. Atopic dermatitis (environmental allergy) is a common, often lifelong condition in dogs and cats. Secondary bacterial ...

Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is an antifungal cream that can treat diaper rashes caused by yeast. Diaper rashes should be treated at the first sign with frequent diaper changes and gentle cleaning. Under ...