Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD There are effective treatments for an itchy scalp. Depending on the cause, you can treat an itchy scalp with over-the-counter (OTC) solutions or prescription ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering from a dry itchy scalp. Q: I’m a 64-year-old man and I have suffered ...

Here are seven medical conditions that can cause scabs on the scalp, and how to treat them. 1. Seborrheic dermatitis One of the most common causes for scalp scabs is an inflammatory skin condition ...

A baby’s dry scalp may be caused by skin conditions such as eczema or infantile seborrheic dermatitis, also known as “cradle cap.” Cradle cap will usually resolve on its own, but to treat it ...

Experts believe seborrheic dermatitis may relate to an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast on the scalp. Shampoos with antifungal agents like ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, and zinc pyrithione can help.

The most common causes of scalp itch are dandruff, a type of eczema called seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Dandruff occurs when the skin cells on the scalp shed and replace themselves too ...

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms.

If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But that flaking and itching ...

Scalp psoriasis and dandruff can look very similar. However, unlike dandruff, the plaques of scalp psoriasis often have a silvery sheen and can look like dry scales on the scalp. Psoriasis is a ...

Scalp care—or more specifically ... And when it comes to dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis in particular, there are some important caveats (and expectations) to keep in mind.