A healthy 7-year-old girl is sent to the school nurse by her teacher, who was concerned about the girl scratching her scalp and seeing white material in her hair. The nurse called the parent to pick ...

Many people don’t wash their hair every time they bathe — and for good reason. Over-washing can strip natural oils from your hair, making it dull, dry, and coarse. But not washing your hair enough may ...

Scalp sensitivity and localized pains are common and may worsen when the hair is moved, such as when tying the hair back. Common symptoms of scalp pain include itching and a prickly sensation. Some ...

Dealing with oily hair can be frustrating. You wash your hair, dry it, and style it, and within a few hours, it can turn flat and limp. Oily hair can look and feel greasy and may even irritate your ...