Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Scalp folliculitis can cause red, sore bumps that may be itchy and painful ...

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be ...

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 ...

Cellulitis and skin abscesses are both due to bacterial infections. They may develop separately or together, and they need different treatments. Your skin is home to about 1,000 different species of ...

Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it. Flaking often leads to an itchy scalp, and frequent scratching may damage hair follicles (the base of the hair ...