Ever wondered what really causes dandruff and why some shampoos actually work? In this video, I break down the science of ...

A healthy scalp shouldnt smell bad. If you notice a distinct cheesy, sulfur-like, or other unpleasant odor coming from your ...

Every couple of years the beauty industry becomes hyperfixated on a part of the body that consumers are told requires special attention. The latest obsession is the scalp.

Michigan hospitals have noted a rise in a drug-resistant fungal infection in recent years. Candida auris was first identified in a resident in 2021. Since then, the state has confirmed more than 2,200 ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is warning about a rise in cases involving a fungus in the Midstate. TDH is warning clinicians and laboratories of an increase in ...

"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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. This microscopic, parasitic fungus evolved to hijack ants’ ...

Head spas, a new wellness trend, are gaining popularity due to social media platforms. A Fairhaven salon, ROOTS + DAISIES, is the first in the SouthCoast to offer these specialized scalp treatments.

Bleeding occurs when trauma damages a blood vessel. When that trauma involves your head—whether the scalp, skull, or brain—it’s considered a head injury. These head injuries range in severity from a ...

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 ...

Tom W. Allen does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

In experiments, researchers showed that the disease-spreading insects couldn’t resist the sweet smell of a fungus that infected and killed them. By Jason P. Dinh Watch your back, DEET. There’s a new ...