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.

The first winter after surgery, my already sensitive skin dried out so thoroughly that it resulted in scaly patches of skin ...

Dealing with scabs on your scalp can be uncomfortable, itchy, and painful. It's important that you don't scratch or pick at them because doing so increases your risk of infection. If you leave ...

Dandruff is a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, “an inflammatory skin condition that can cause itching, burning, scaling, and flakes and scales on the scalp,” she explains. Below ...

I know that when the scalp is unhealthy, it can lead to itchy, uncomfortable rashes, bumps, flakes and even hair loss, as ...

“Dandruff can also affect the eyebrows, areas around the nostrils, ears, and beard area,” says Caroline N. Opene, M.D., a ...

An itchy scalp might seem like a minor annoyance, but health experts are warning that if it becomes persistent, it could be an indicator of a more serious condition. Chemist Click's health ...

In this edition of Beauty Diaries, Beauty Editor Redzhanna shares her secrets to a scab-free, freshly bleached scalp.