Discover the six structural, fungal, and dermatological reasons why skipping the hair dryer before bed is secretly sabotaging ...

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 ...

Monsoon humidity can worsen dandruff by creating conditions that promote fungal growth, excess oil and scalp irritation. Here ...

Washing hair is sometimes not enough to combat dandruff. Scalp and skin experts say there are various causes for the flaky skin condition — and not everyone can get rid of it by using standard shampoo ...

Can dandruff cause hair fall? It was a question I only began asking seriously when one quiet week of a calm, flake-free scalp suddenly gave way to an unwelcome comeback, often before an important ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an alert that infections from the fungus Candida auris are increasing. Theresa O'Meara, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of ...

Simple daily habits such as cleansing properly, staying hydrated, eating nutritious foods, and maintaining personal hygiene ...

A skin and hair expert today sounded the alarm over the risk of catching ringworm this winter—which may lead to baldness. Cases of the contagious skin fungus that can cause disfigurement, jumped ...