Head lice are tiny insects that can live on your scalp. They’re highly contagious and can cause itching and bumps on your scalp. Scratching may also result in bleeding. If you have lice ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD There are effective treatments for an itchy scalp. Depending on the cause, you can ...

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 from a dry itchy scalp for many years. If I scratch my scalp, it pours off.

If you’ve ever suffered an itchy scalp you know how hard it is to resist scratching. It’s even more frustrating when that scratching causes your scalp to flake. Itchy scalps can be caused by a ...

Rosacea and eczema are two common skin conditions with similar symptoms, such as itching, bumps, and skin discoloration ... forehead, and scalp. Children and adolescents may experience symptoms ...

My scalp is flake-free ... “I have been using this shampoo every two days for the past few weeks, and the itching and bumps are really reduced.” Dandruff shampoos kind of have a bad rap ...

Look out for the warning signs of irritated follicles (inflamed, red bumps on the scalp’s surface, extreme itching, or any thinning areas). Braids work best with plastic rather than human hair ...

Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Eczema can strike between two and six months of age with itching, redness and small bumps on the cheeks forehead or scalp that may spread to the arms or trunk. Eczema may or ...