Scalp Irritation: Identify the Sources of Discomfort and How to Treat Them

Cause Intense Itching

Fungal infections can also affect the scalp and may produce itching, inflammation, scaling, or areas of hair loss. The discomfort may become especially noticeable when the infection irritates hair follicles or damages the surrounding skin.

Hair loss linked to a scalp infection may appear in limited patches rather than across the continue reading …