Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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From itching and inflammation to hair loss, scalp conditions can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms. Here are ten of the most common scalp conditions:

-Seborrheic dermatitis, a chronic form of eczema
-Male pattern baldness, a common type of hair loss
-Contact dermatitis, a form of eczema that can occur when your scalp comes into contact with an irritant
-Telogen effluvium, a type of temporary hair loss that can be caused by stress or illness
-Folliculitis, infected hair follicles
-Alopecia areata, a form of autoimmune hair loss that can cause round or oval-shaped bald patches to develop on your scalp, face and/or body
-Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin disease
-Tinea capitis, scalp ringworm
-Head lice, small parasitic insects that can live on your scalp
-Lichen planus, a disease that can affect your skin, nails and mouth, typically causing bumps to develop on your skin

A healthy scalp and healthy hair go hand in hand. Reach out to a healthcare provider if you’ve noticed the signs of one of the scalp conditions listed above.

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