The patient was diagnosed with follicular keloidalis, an inflammatory process with keloidlike papules and plaques on the occipital scalp and posterior neck. Occurring almost exclusively in ...

Pink indurated papules and plaques on a man’s scalp A 35-year-old black man presented with multiple pink, asymptomatic, indurated papules and plaques that had appeared on his posterior right scalp ...

The scalp can become infected if fungus or bacteria enter through the hair follicles or damaged skin. Causes include ringworm, folliculitis, and impetigo. Bacteria cause some common infections, such ...

If you’re only paying attention to your scalp when you’re dealing with flakiness or excessive oiliness, it may be time to rethink how you’re caring for the skin on top of your head. “One big ...

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 ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on August 17, 2019. For most people struggling with an ...