The most common causes of an itchy scalp are dandruff, lice, psoriasis, or a stress rash. Here's how to determine which may ...

If you’ve struggled with itchy, irritated skin, you’ve probably sought out various creams, lotions or ointments to treat it. But if you feel like you’ve tried everything and still suffer from dry and ...

Psoriasis symptoms can feel like a dark cloud hovering above your head. They’re pesky, sometimes even painful, making everyday life more difficult. Scalp psoriasis is a skin condition that causes the ...

Psoriasis is a common skin disease without a cure, affecting 125 million worldwide and more than eight million in the United States according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. The National ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

Topicals are often the first-line treatment for psoriasis, but as the condition progresses, you may need to consider systemic treatments to manage your symptoms. Here’s what to know about your options ...

A woman has revealed how she mistook her severely flaking scalp for dandruff, only for dermatologists to say she likely has ...

Dear Doctors: I recently developed very bad psoriasis, but only on my scalp. The itch is awful. I’m not interested in the medications advertised on TV because of the side effects. Can you recommend ...

Psoriasis can involve sensitive areas like the face, palms, armpits, groin, genitals, and underneath the breasts. Here’s how ...

A scabby, flaky scalp can be a result of a problem that may go away in a few days, like contact dermatitis, or something more ...

Dear Doctors: I recently developed very bad psoriasis, but only on my scalp. The itch is awful. I’m not interested in the medications advertised on TV because of the side effects. Can you recommend ...