Yeast infections on the scalp are caused by an overgrowth of fungal organisms. Candida is the yeast that most often infects the scalp. The problem can also be caused by Malassezia, a yeast that ...

OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from an itchy flaky scalp for over a year. Q: I’M a 72-year-old ...

Sometimes, ringworm develops on the scalp. This is called tinea capitis. Symptoms of a fungal infection on the scalp include: severe itching patches of hair loss scalp boils severe dandruff Scalp ...

In the complex ecosystem of the human body, yeast exists as a quiet inhabitant, typically harmless but capable of causing significant discomfort.

Here are the most common causes: Local bacterial infections may cause your occipital lymph nodes to swell. Impetigo of the scalp is a common bacterial infection that can swell the lymph nodes on ...

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