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What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Hello, i have had this itchy scalp problem for over a year now, I ve used all kinds of topical steroids and im in the process of doing phototherapy ( which was hleping at first) but unfortunately it doesnt take it away. My condiotion is weird my head is always itchy and feels dry (not that much drandruff of flakes. I sometimes get little red bumps on my head which eventually go away. No one has been able to help me... this has been driving me crazy! I dont know what to do anymore.
Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of itchy scalp, my treatment advice is -
1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition.
2. Don't apply hair oil for at least 30 days.
3. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like candid-b once at night.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Hi. As per your case history of itchy scalp, my treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Don t apply hair oil for at least 30 days. 3. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like candid-b once at night. 4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, fluconazole, itraconazole and terbinafine taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.