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What is a scalp yeast infection?

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Key Takeaways Scalp yeast infections can cause itchy, red, or purple patches and ...
Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying conditions like headaches or migraines could ...