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Skin and scalp guides
Start with what you notice: dryness, flaking, itching, irritation or sensitivity. Explore our skin and scalp guides to learn about common causes, gentle care and when to see a doctor.
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About each guide
The guides below start from the symptom. Each one explains how the concern usually looks and feels, what commonly causes it, how to care for it at home and when it deserves a closer look from a doctor. Choose the page that matches what you see, and follow its links when the pattern points somewhere more specific.
Dry skin feels tight or rough and may look dull or finely cracked, often on the hands, shins or face.
The guide explains why the outer layer of skin loses water, how weather and washing habits contribute, and how a simple routine of gentle cleansing and moisturizing helps adults and children alike.
Flaky skin is the visible shedding of small pieces of the outer layer.
Dryness is a frequent reason, yet flakes that are greasy, recurring or sitting on red skin often have a different cause. This guide helps you read the pattern and location of the flaking, including localized dry patches, before choosing care.
Itchy skin can appear with a rash or without any visible change at all, and the difference is an important clue.
The guide walks through common causes such as dryness, eczema, irritation and bites, explains why itching that spreads or moves deserves attention, and describes gentle relief while the cause is sorted out.
Irritated skin stings, burns or feels sore, usually after contact with a product, friction or repeated washing.
This page focuses on calming a recent irritation, from pausing the likely trigger to choosing comfortable products, with particular care for babies and the delicate skin around the eyes.
Sensitive skin describes a tendency rather than a single event.
It reacts to products and everyday exposures that other people tolerate, even when it looks completely normal. The guide covers how to recognize that pattern, how it differs from dry skin and allergy, and how to build a simpler routine and test new products safely.
An itchy scalp is one of the most common reasons people start looking for answers, and dandruff is only one of its possible causes.
This guide matches the pattern you notice, with or without flakes, to sensible first steps, and explains when soreness, sores or patchy hair loss call for a medical assessment.
A healthy scalp feels comfortable and has intact skin, though its color, oiliness and normal hair shedding vary from person to person.
This page describes what is typical, how everyday cleansing and styling affect the scalp, and which changes are worth a second look.
Many concerns settle with gentle everyday care. Some patterns, though, belong to a named skin condition with its own course and treatment. Yellow, greasy scale on a baby's scalp can point to cradle cap, while an itchy rash that keeps returning in the folds of the elbows and knees can point to eczema. The concern guides point out these patterns where they matter, and the Skin Conditions section explains each condition in full.
Skin ConditionsShorter answers
Shorter articles answer narrower questions, such as dry skin in newborns or the reasons a scalp turns red. They are collected in the Skin Concerns articles, grouped by topic.
Itchy Legs: Causes, Skin Clues and Relief
Menopause and Itchy Skin: Causes, Relief and When to Seek Care
Itchy Skin After a Shower: Causes and Relief
Itchy Eyebrows: Causes and Gentle Care
Dry Skin and Itching: The Itch-Scratch Cycle
Itchy Bumps on Skin: Causes, Clues and Care
Creams for Itchy Skin: Choosing the Right Type
Chronic Itching: Duration, Assessment and Next Steps
Skin Allergies: Rashes, Hives and Common Look-Alikes
Flaky Skin on Hands: Causes and Gentle Care
Dry Skin on the Face: Causes and Gentle Care
Skin Redness: Causes, Clues and When to Get Help
Irritated Skin Around Eyes: Causes and Soothing Care
Sudden Skin Sensitivity: Causes and Warning Signs
Face Wash for Sensitive Skin: Choosing a Gentle Cleanser
The Hydrolipidic Film and Skin Barrier
