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 ...

Dr Singh described scalp psoriasis as a chronic autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly speeds up skin cell production, causing thick, inflamed, and scaly patches on the scalp. He ...

Q: 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 anything? A: ...

In April, 21-year-old Maddie Warren was shocked when dry skin started falling off her scalp after she brushed her hair. “It was horrible, I was just thinking to myself, ‘Where did this come from?’” ...

In the early 2000s, Caroline Williams started to notice tiny white flakes of skin on the shoulders of her clothes. “Dandruff,” she thought, and tried to treat it with over-the-counter remedies. But it ...

Psoriasis probably won't make you look older than anyone else your age. But it can raise your chances of some age-related health problems. And because the condition can cause sores on your scalp and ...

Why aren't we talking about it more?

Dandruff is a common problem caused by excess yeast-like fungus (Malassezia), which grows on the scalp, causing mild inflammation of the scalp and shedding of skin (Image: Pexels) At some point in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself itching your head, you may have dry skin or irritating dandruff. While these are ...

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 ...