To treat dandruff, you need to target an overgrowth of yeast and any accompanying inflammation. We talked to a dermatologist to figure out how to do this.

If the diagnosis is still in doubt, skin scrapings may be sent for fungal culture, keeping in mind that Malassezia will only grow on a lipid-containing medium, such as Leeming and Notman agar.

Nikki A. Levin, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. Note: The author reported no actual or potential ...

Onion juice among other organic remedies is scientifically proven to support hair growth and eliminate scalp-related issues.

Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms ranging from giant mushrooms to tiny multicellular molds and unicellular yeasts. It is estimated that there are approximately 2–11 million fungi on Earth, of which ...

Scalp folliculitis may appear as small, red bumps along the hairline or on the scalp. These bumps can be papules (inflamed bump that does not appear to be filled with pus) or a pustule (inflamed bump ...

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