Occasionally, a topical antifungal can be used. However, the topical cream does not penetrate deep into the hair follicles and may not completely clear the infection. Using a dandruff shampoo that has ...

Superficial folliculitis is an inflammation of the upper section of the hair follicle, and may be caused by an injury to the follicle, by infection, or by a chemical irritation of the follicle.

Waxing and partial waxing are already off the table, and you can also add tweezing to the list. Aaronson said to avoid ...

Then, gently shave with the grain of the hair. In other words, start closer to your butthole, then slowly work outward. This ...

Example: Lathering up with an antimicrobial body wash may help prevent blocked sweat glands and hair follicles from becoming ...

It’s normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. But it can be upsetting when you notice more hair loss than this, bald ...

"You would first experience swollen, bleeding gums, bad breath and [you] may develop cavities," says Natasha Lee, DDS, ...

These thin tube-like structures help your hair grow. But if your hair follicles become inflamed or infected, you can develop an uncomfortable, itchy rash known as scalp folliculitis. Many cases of ...

Red spots on the skin can have various causes from mild to serious Identifying the cause is essential for effective ...

A study reveals a detailed atlas of prenatal human skin, uncovering how hair follicles form and the role of immune cells in ...

For the first time, researchers have created a single cell atlas of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms, and what goes wrong in disease.

Researchers have for the first time created a single "cell atlas" of prenatal human skin to understand how skin forms.