Scalp odor can be a hygiene issue — or it can be a sign of an underlying scalp condition. For some people, a musty, sour, or yeasty smell emanating from the scalp may be due to excess oil and sweat, ...

It happens to the best of us: You scratch your head or brush your hair, and tiny flakes drift onto your favorite dark-colored outfit. Since this scenario is equally as embarrassing as it is concerning ...

DURING NEW YORK'S recent blizzard, I was reminded of a few facts. For one, it’s important to lift with your legs (my back is still recovering from shoveling). But also, winter weather is brutal on the ...

Prominent moles on the scalp can be a problem if they catch in your comb, or hair brush, which can make them bleed, and this may well be why your doctor suggested you have your prominent mole removed.

Does anyone else remember when relying on a bottle of Head & Shoulders was basically a beauty taboo? Because, same. Whether it was flakiness, dryness, or irritation, it wasn’t long ago that scalp ...

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation. Scalp-focused treatments are a trending topic online for ...

An everything shower may not be the typical first line of defense in the quest for healthier, thicker hair, but it turns out that spending time in a steamy bathroom can majorly benefit the scalp—and ...

What naked mole-rats lack in the looks department they make up for it in longevity, living healthily for nearly four decades. Now scientists have uncovered just how they repair their DNA – and it has ...

After a long, hot summer filled with sweat, sunscreen, saltwater, and slicked-back hairstyles, your scalp is likely overdue for a detox. While your strands may get all the TLC, your scalp—where ...

There’s nothing you did to cause your hair to fall out. (Alopecia areata is, after all, an autoimmune disease.) But there are things you can do to retain your remaining hair, as well as speed up the ...

Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders in SoC patients is common, with 63% of cases initially misdiagnosed, including life-threatening conditions. Diagnostic errors often stem from atypical ...

A point that board-certified nurse practitioner and aesthetics expert Vanessa Coppola drives home is how you care for your scalp directly affects the health and appearance of your hair, making the ...