Scalp Care
Scalp care can be tricky because the skin in that area is often sensitive. Learn more about scalp care at HowStuffWorks.
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Recent findings showed that nearly all U.S.-based lice were drug-resistant. Should we panic, yet?
5 Things to Know About Dry Shampoo
Say so long to greasy hair. Without showering, dry shampoo can help you hair look healthier and more voluminous. Learn how to use this must-have hair care product.
5 Surprising Facts About Itchy Scalp
Get relief from itchy scalp and other scalp problems with these useful ways to prevent and treat this skin condition.
5 Benefits of Scalp Massage
What are the benefits of scalp massages? From mood enhancer to migraine reliever, read on to learn about the benefits of scalp massages.
At a Glance: Scalp Fungus
Scalp fungus can be unpleasant and difficult to treat. But there are things you can do at home to speed up the recovery process.
At a Glance: Face Steaming
Usually when you sweat, it's anything but luxurious. But if it's a steam treatment that's bringing on the perspiration, all of that glistening can be part of a healthful, relaxing beauty therapy.
At a Glance: Scalp Sores
They can be unsightly, uncomfortable and even painful. Fortunately, scalp sores are typically treatable, although a doctor's expertise may be needed.
Quick Tips: Dandruff Remedies
Nobody likes flakes -- neither the kind with cheesy pick-up lines, nor the sort that fall from a dry, itchy scalp. If you're plagued by the latter, here's a handful of home remedies to help.
Dandruff: Fast Facts
Get fast facts on dandruff, and learn about treating a sensitive scalp and how shampoos can help treat and prevent dandruff.
Hair Washing: Fast Facts
Get fast facts on hair washing, natural hair washing options and the risks involved in shampoo frequency.
Does getting your hair cut regularly really promote hair growth?
If you want your hair to grow, you should get regular trims. Right? Or do stylists rob us blind by insisting that we come before them every six to eight weeks?
Can hair extensions damage my scalp?
Men and women alike have been using wigs, hairpieces and hair extensions for millennia. People have a wealth of hair styling options at their disposal, but will these choices leave them bald?
Dry Shampoo Basics
If you don't have time to suds up your hair in the shower, there's an alternative. But does dry shampoo really make your hair squeaky clean?
Is a hair dryer bad for your scalp?
Heat may give you a perfect coiffure today, but will it damage your scalp and hair in the long run? How does a hair dryer affect your scalp?
How Trichotillomania Works
You've probably heard frustrated, angry people exclaim that they're going to tear their hair out. But for people with trichotillomania, that's more than just an idiom.
What is trichodynia?
Many women invest in their hair with regular salon appointments and enough product to fill the Grand Canyon. It's quite a shock to the system when a woman begins to lose her hair. It can definitely hurt your pride, but can it physically hurt as well?
How do you treat ringworm of the scalp?
Children are most likely to contract ringworm of the scalp, but anyone can develop this common skin condition. How can you treat it?
How often should you wash your hair?
Most people wash their hair every day without fail. However, some go without shampoo for weeks, months and even years. Who's right?
Can coloring my hair damage my scalp?
You may wonder how you'd look as a redhead or a platinum blonde, but could making that change be risky? Can the chemicals in hair dye damage your scalp?
Does my scalp affect the way my hair looks?
You may have dry hair, oily hair, thick hair or thinning hair, but can your scalp affect the way your hair looks?
Dandruff Causes and Treatments
Although your scalp naturally sheds dead skin cells, when noticeable flakes begin appearing in your hair and on your shoulders, you probably have dandruff. But what causes dandruff, and how can you prevent it?
Folliculitis Overview
When hair follicles become damaged or clogged they can cause an irritating red rash known as folliculitis. Unfortunately, a common culprit of the condition is a tempting treat -- relaxing in a hot tub. What else can bring on a case of folliculitis?
Head Lice
Head lice are small, wingless parasites that have one main function -- to live on top of your scalp and feed on your blood. As scary as that sounds, the condition is actually easy to treat. How do head lice pass from one person to the next?
Itchy Scalp Causes and Treatments
Most of us have given our heads a scratch or two at some point, but the causes for itchy scalp vary. Sometimes there's no reason at all, while other times there may be a more serious skin condition behind the itchiness.
Lichen Planus Overview
Lichen planus, an irritating rash that's reddish or violet in color, can affect anyone, particularly people between the ages of 30 and 60. Is there a cause for this mysterious skin condition, and are there any treatments?
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