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Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015
Question: I have constant itchy scalp - no dandruff - just itch - sometimes flushed. helps a little, temporarily -- Help!!
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Scalp itching

Detailed Answer:
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You have been having scalp itching for a long time and despite your best efforts the itch continues. Have you tried ketoconazole shampoo to help the itch. This is a treatment for psoriasis and seborrhea that helps. It is also known as Nizoral shampoo. If this does not help you may need to start a low potency steroid lotion on the scalp. The usual steroid would be hytone in lotion form. You need to use a lotion because the creams and ointments will mess up your hair.

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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Scalp

Brief Answer: Scalp itching Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You have been having scalp itching for a long time and despite your best efforts the itch continues. Have you tried ketoconazole shampoo to help the itch. This is a treatment for psoriasis and seborrhea that helps. It is also known as Nizoral shampoo. If this does not help you may need to start a low potency steroid lotion on the scalp. The usual steroid would be hytone in lotion form. You need to use a lotion because the creams and ointments will mess up your hair. I hope this answers your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions