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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scalp

Scalp tends to itch without flaking ... mostly at night, but sometimes during the day. Just feel the need to scratch hard with my nails. Last night throughout the night various parts of my body itched. I remember waking up digging at my lower leg on the left side. Sometimes it is my arms. No sign of a rash. Don't think I've changed products either. It is driving me crazy. I have checked for lice as my daughter had it, but it is not that. And the fact that other body parts itch as well... Any ideas. A couple times I took a 24 hour allergy pill and symptoms seemed to subside or not bother me at night. Could it just be an allergy?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain itching in scalp can be due to a number of causes like Seborrheic dermatitis,eczema, allergic reaction, atopic dermatitis etc..
While sudden itching in body seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to Allergic Dermatitis..

I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to take anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl..
Apply steroid based lotions over the scalp..
Keep the scalp dry and clean and avoid accumulation of moisture..
Wash your hairs every alternate day..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Itchy Scalp

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain itching in scalp can be due to a number of causes like Seborrheic dermatitis,eczema, allergic reaction, atopic dermatitis etc.. While sudden itching in body seems to be due to allergic reaction leading to Allergic Dermatitis.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to take anti allergics like Allegra or benadryl.. Apply steroid based lotions over the scalp.. Keep the scalp dry and clean and avoid accumulation of moisture.. Wash your hairs every alternate day.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.