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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Scalp

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Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016
Question: For about the last three months I have had issues with my scalp on the back of my head. It itches a lot and gets a crust on it.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try a low dose steroid cream...Talk to you doctor for a script!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.

I have reviewed this information fully and your symptoms are probably caused by seborrheic dermatitis. A low dose steroid cream will help with this. I am not sure this is easily available over the counter but, your doctor should be able to provide a script for this.

Let me know how this goes. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Scalp

Brief Answer: Try a low dose steroid cream...Talk to you doctor for a script! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for this query. I have reviewed this information fully and your symptoms are probably caused by seborrheic dermatitis. A low dose steroid cream will help with this. I am not sure this is easily available over the counter but, your doctor should be able to provide a script for this. Let me know how this goes. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.