Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Malassezia, a yeast that often causes dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (inflamed follicles), is the most ...

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 ...

Eczema—a condition that causes dry, itchy patches of skin—is a bummer to have anywhere on your body. But when you have crusty, flaky rashes on your scalp, it can feel especially bad. I mean, come on: ...