Sores or scabs on the scalp usually clear up on their own. However, they are sometimes signs of a condition requiring treatment, such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, or head lice. Treatment options ...

"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 ...

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 ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio A 4-year-old girl was admitted to the ...

MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS Each nodule on the patient’s scalp was approximately 1 cm in diameter with a central punctum. The lesions were of indeterminate etiology, but given the patient’s travel history, ...

Both subacute cutaneous lupus and discoid lupus are a form of lupus skin disease, though they have some distinct differences. Subacute cutaneous lupus may show up as ring-shaped red, scaly lesions.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes fatigue, joint pain, joint stiffness, and a butterfly-shaped rash on the face. In addition, some people with lupus experience hair loss. Losing your hair can ...