"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If your scalp is itchy and your shoulders are often covered with a snowfall of flakes, you’ve ...

Q: I recently developed very bad psoriasis, but only on my scalp. The itch is awful. I’m not interested in the medications advertised on TV because of the side effects. Can you recommend anything? A: ...

A woman has revealed how she mistook her severely flaking scalp for dandruff, only for dermatologists to say she likely has ...

Scalp Psoriasis vs. Dandruff: What’s the Difference? This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. If you’re experiencing a flaking, itching scalp, you may do a quick self-diagnosis of dandruff. But ...

If your scalp is itchy, flaky, or irritated, it can be difficult to know whether it’s simple dandruff or a more serious condition like scalp psoriasis. Both problems share similar symptoms such as ...

For those with scalp psoriasis, finding a shampoo that reduces scales and soothes itching without messing with your hair color can seem like an impossible task. But looking for a few key ingredients ...

A scabby, flaky scalp can be a result of a problem that may go away in a few days, like contact dermatitis, or something more ...

If you’ve struggled with itchy, irritated skin, you’ve probably sought out various creams, lotions or ointments to treat it. But if you feel like you’ve tried everything and still suffer from dry and ...

Psoriasis can involve sensitive areas like the face, palms, armpits, groin, genitals, and underneath the breasts. Here’s how ...

In March 2025, SFA Therapeutics announced that two head-to-head preclinical studies of its oral psoriasis therapy candidate, ...

Dear Doctors: I recently developed very bad psoriasis, but only on my scalp. The itch is awful. I’m not interested in the medications advertised on TV because of the side effects. Can you recommend ...