If you are reading this, you are probably not alone. Most people on Earth are habitats for mites that spend the majority of their brief lives burrowed, head-first, in our hair follicles ...

View Full Profile. Learn about our Editorial Policies. Tightly curled and long scalp hair of ancient hominins could have evolved to shield the scalp from the sun, reduce heat transmission due to the ...

Folliculitis is more common in people who live in humid climates ... antimicrobial properties that help reduce mites, bacteria, and fungi on the scalp. What happens if scalp folliculitis goes ...