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9. Candidiasis

Candida yeast is a yeast fungal infection that grows quickly in warm, moist environments, which makes the scalp an inviting area. Skin candidiasis can present as itchy red lesions that can form crusts on the scalp. While candida yeast is present in most healthy individuals, chronic overgrowth can occur in conjunction with pregnancy and diabetes. Topical treatments can resolve many scalp fungal infections.

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