8 Comments TIL a woman recovering from shingles had such an itchy scalp that she painlessly scratched through the skull to the brain by whatilearned November 17, 2021, 7:05 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Robot Hair-Transplant Device Gets FDA Nod The FDA has cleared Restoration Robotics' Artas System for removing hair follicles from the scalp for transplant to bald areas. It's approved only for people with black or brown straight hair. by DailyHealthNews June 28, 2021, 3:22 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
5 Comments TIL: Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. The same fungi can be responsible for tinea, jock itch & infections of the scalp and nails. by whatilearned June 20, 2021, 11:43 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Hairdressers May Help Spot Skin Cancer A new study shows many hairdressers check their client's scalp, neck, and face for signs of skin cancer, and more than half have recommended that a client see a health care professional about an abnormal mole. by DailyHealthNews June 12, 2021, 3:10 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Electrical Pulses to Scalp May Boost Memory: Study But years of research remain before this therapy could treat brain disorders, experts say by DailyHealthNews May 25, 2021, 5:45 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Study Ties Shingles Virus to Dangerous Blood Vessel Disease in Elderly Condition causes inflamed vessels in scalp, neck and arms, and can be deadly, researchers say by DailyHealthNews May 20, 2021, 12:45 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Today's Hair Style Could Cause Hair Loss Tomorrow Black women who prefer scalp-pulling hairdos seem especially at risk, study indicates by DailyHealthNews May 11, 2021, 7:59 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
1 Comment I just realized that since my hair is thinning, my scalp may shine through in photographs depending on the lighting, and possibly blind the photographer. by cringeyjokesman March 15, 2021, 12:29 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote