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What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Hello, About a week ago my neck got very tight and my lymph node behind my left ear was swollen. My neck has loosened up and the lymph node has mostly gone away. Now, my scalp in the area that was swollen is itchy. I suspect a bug bite or allergic reaction, but the only worry is I have moles on my head and although they haven t changed I am worried about the itchiness. Should this be something to be worried about?
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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Hello
I had ggone through your question a day i can understand your concern
Itchiness in scalp can develop due to any of following
allergic or atopic reaction
dandruff
tenia capitis infection

in my opinion you should consult a dermatologist for examination and confirmation of diagnosis
you can use antifungal shampoo containing ketoconazole
Have multivitamin supplements
avoid exposure to direct sunlight you can wear hat

Hope this helps you
good luck.
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What Causes Itchy Scalp?

Hello I had ggone through your question a day i can understand your concern Itchiness in scalp can develop due to any of following allergic or atopic reaction dandruff tenia capitis infection in my opinion you should consult a dermatologist for examination and confirmation of diagnosis you can use antifungal shampoo containing ketoconazole Have multivitamin supplements avoid exposure to direct sunlight you can wear hat Hope this helps you good luck.