As the fungus spreads outwards the rings get larger. If the ringworm is on your daughter's scalp it may look like dandruff or bald spots. These can be dry and crusty or wet and full of pus.

Antibiotics and antifungal medications are used to treat bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp, such as folliculitis or tinea capitis (scalp ringworm). These medications work by targeting ...

A fungal infection (not the same one that causes dandruff) can cause an itchy scalp as well, says Dr. Haley, although this is ...

Our hot and humid climate, along with tight clothes and walking barefooted on dubious floors, creates the perfect breeding ...

Besides causing antimicrobial resistant bacteria, irrational use of antibiotics can also act directly on host cells. A recent study published in the journal Science Advances has found that ...

It’s important not to forget about the scalp when looking to maintain strong, healthy strands. “Scalp health determines the vitality of your hair, and different scalp types benefit from ...

When it comes to acne, nowhere on your body is safe — breakouts can appear on your scalp or hairline, felt, but not seen. As its name suggests, scalp acne consists of whiteheads and blemishes ...

Antibiotic resistance is the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics, a type of drug - such as penicillin or ciprofloxacin - that kills or stops the growth of bacteria. When bacteria ...

By Andrew Jacobs An impoverished family in Africa is unable to afford a 50-cent course of antibiotics to save the life of a child with a simple bacterial infection. Is such a tragedy best ...