Fungus can do a lot for us — make bread, make beer and cure infections, in the case of penicillin. But when the fungus infects us, well, that’s not nearly as much fun as beer. From your head to your ...

Antifungal creams like clotrimazole (Canesten), econazole, miconazole, and terbinafine (Lamisil) are commonly used to treat fungal skin and nail infections. The right one for you depends on the type ...

Q: For almost two months now, I've had bumps on the back, sides and crown of my head. They itch all the time — and even more when I get hot. When I scratch, I see white or brown flakes. My ...

The fungal scalp infection tinea capitis affects an estimated 3%-13% of children. While international guidelines exist for the treatment of tinea capitis in infants and children, no such document has ...

Old wives’ tales warn that sleeping with wet hair can make you sick or increase your chances of catching a cold, but there isn’t any scientific evidence that it can directly cause respiratory ...

Ketoconazole Shampoo for Hair Loss: Does It Work? If you’ve tried FDA-approved medications like finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and haven’t seen improvements or have been experiencing side ...

Q: I have a 6 year old daughter that is a patient at Lancaster Pediatric, and she is having an issue with her scalp. She has this powdery-dry whitepatches(sometimes ...

Ringworm has nothing to do with worms, despite its misleading name that has confused people for generations. This common fungal infection affects millions of people worldwide, creating characteristic ...

"It can usually be tackled with antifungal medication or dedicated shampoos, but if left untreated for too long it can result in unsightly bald spots. The best advice is to avoid sharing hats with ...

In a sea of hair care stories, scalp care is trending. In the past year, hashtags (or ways people search for topics on social media) for #ScalpTreatment and #ScalpCare have more than a BILLION views.