Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

Lice are tiny parasites that live on the scalp and feed on blood. They lead to itchy bumps, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. You may get head lice through close contact with ...

Lice are tiny wingless insects that feed on human blood from the scalp. From wet combing to petroleum jelly, check out the ...

Myth 2: Ringworm only affects the skin. Although ringworm often appears on the skin, including the scalp, it can also show up on the fingernails or toenails. Ringworm of the nails doesn't create ...