Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it. Flaking often leads to an itchy scalp, and frequent scratching may damage hair follicles (the base of the hair ...

I first became acutely aware of my dry scalp when I was 14 years old. Sure, I had noticed occasional flakes on my shoulders or sheets, but I never much thought of dandruff as an issue. Then came the ...

Maybe your strands have started to feel sore lately due to the hairstyles you wear, like cornrows and braids or tight, slick back buns. Or maybe you have a particularly oil scalp or a condition like ...

Hair products, oil, sweat, and dead skin cells can build up on the scalp and then flake off. People may refer to this as “scalp buildup” or “hair buildup.” Scalp buildup can occur at any point in a ...

Discovering head lice can be a shock. But while these tiny parasites can make your scalp itchy, they don’t directly cause hair loss. Causes of hair loss may include stress, extreme scratching, or a ...