Small red painful bumps over the scalp at the base of the hair are not uncommon. This occurs in children and adults as well. It commonly occurs due to inflammation of hair follicles, due to infection.

The KOH test involves the application of a chemical called potassium hydroxide (KOH) to a skin scraping, which dissolves all cells except fungi. This makes it easier to view the fungus under the ...

Lichenification occurs when repeated scratching or rubbing causes skin to thicken and become leathery. Certain skincare and ...

A new docuseries is putting the world of child influencers under a magnifying glass. "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," a three-part series, premiered April 9 on Netflix and has ...

Dermatofibromas are hard brown or red lumps under the skin. They usually develop on exposed areas of skin, such as the legs, arms, and back. Dermatofibromas do not develop into cancer. In general ...

can demonstrate the presence of antibodies bound in the skin or antibodies circulating in the serum by showing specific green fluorescence under the fluorescent microscope. IMF can depict ...

While research on collagen’s direct impact on hair growth is limited, its role in maintaining healthy hair, along with benefits for skin and nails, makes it a versatile choice for beauty support.

Half of those with psoriasis have it on their scalp, where it can look like red spots or sores. Psoriasis is considered an autoimmune disorder because the immune system attacks healthy skin cells, ...

However, Lesotho is under pressure from the United States. On 2 February, US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on imports from Lesotho—the highest among all affected countries—threatening up ...