A dermatologist an hair surgeon break down the most common causes. Skin conditions run the gamut from the benign to the more serious. A bump on the scalp could be completely harmless, indicative of ...

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 ...

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that spreads easily and often looks like a thin red circle on the skin. Despite the name, there are no worms involved. The condition comes from dermatophyte ...

Reupholstering chairs is simple compared with reupholstering little boys. But New York City’s doctors were busy on both last week. Reason: the first epidemic of scalp ringworm in the U.S.—mostly on ...

A hair and skin specialist claims chilly Brits are putting themselves at risk of hair loss and a nasty scalp fungus by sharing winter hats. Many people don't think twice about pulling on someone ...