"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

When your skin is feeling pretty itchy, chances are it's something minor like a bug bite or irritation to a certain product you're using. But in some cases, it can be something more, like ringworm.

Scalp conditions can cause red spots on the scalp. Many conditions that cause red spots on the scalp cannot be cured, but there are treatments that can help with symptoms (such as itching). This ...

Ringworm is an infection of the skin caused by a fungus - it has nothing to do with worms. It is contagious and can be itchy, but it is not painful or dangerous. The fungus is the same type that ...

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...

Sam Cinkir, said: "Scalp ringworm, also known as 'tinea capitis', is a rash caused by a fungal infection and is highly contagious. It is commonly passed on between people sharing items such as towels, ...

The infection resembles conditions such as dandruff, alopecia, eczema or psoriasis - but is highly contagious BRITS need to think twice about sharing hats this winter, an expert has warned. They could ...