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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness On The Eyelid And Scalp

My mom is 91. She is complaining of having itchy eyelids and head. She really enjoys cold water but doesn t seem overly thirsty and seems to adequate fluid intake. She is losing weight. She has always been a slow eater and usually eats just two meals plus a Boost or Ensure daily. She complains of being tired. She also has dementia. Is this age and dementia or should we be looking for another concern?
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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Itching in the head and on the eyelids can be due to multiple causes. It can be age related , due to any underlying disease like kidney or liver problem, due to anemia, use of any medication orally or topically ,thyroid disorder and allergy. I Recommend you to consult a doctor and undergo full evaluation for your mother.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itchiness On The Eyelid And Scalp

Itching in the head and on the eyelids can be due to multiple causes. It can be age related , due to any underlying disease like kidney or liver problem, due to anemia, use of any medication orally or topically ,thyroid disorder and allergy. I Recommend you to consult a doctor and undergo full evaluation for your mother.