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What Causes Sever Migraine Headaches And Itching On The Scalp?

I've been getting major migranes and my scalp has been itching excessively, i have no idea if it's lice. Come to think of it, I assume it is... I've found little white specks that look like specks of salt in my hair. What do I do and what is going on?
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi, thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. You have two complaints

: Migraine headache
It can be treated by

Preventive therapy - It means preventing attacks of migraine. Avoid bright light, sleep deprivation, mental stress, physical exertion, food which can cause migraine like cheese/chocolate/alcohol.
You can take medication like Propranolol or Amitriptyline or Gabapentine after proper prescription. You can take any one medication to prevent attack. No use while having attack of migraine.

Abortive therapy - It means treating acute painful attack. You can take
Triptans like Sumatriptan or Ergotamine or NSAIDS like Diclofenac after proper prescription. The doctor will prescribe any one medication.

You will get relief if treatment is strictly followed.

Second complaint itching in scalp with white flakes- It could be dandruff.

Treatment is

Maintain hair hygiene using shampoo on alternate day
Consult dermatologist for Ketoconazole shampoo. It treats fungal cause of dandruff.
You can use zinc and selenium rich shampoo for resistant dandruff.

If still no relief, consult dermatologist.

Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.
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What Causes Sever Migraine Headaches And Itching On The Scalp?

Hi, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. You have two complaints : Migraine headache It can be treated by Preventive therapy - It means preventing attacks of migraine. Avoid bright light, sleep deprivation, mental stress, physical exertion, food which can cause migraine like cheese/chocolate/alcohol. You can take medication like Propranolol or Amitriptyline or Gabapentine after proper prescription. You can take any one medication to prevent attack. No use while having attack of migraine. Abortive therapy - It means treating acute painful attack. You can take Triptans like Sumatriptan or Ergotamine or NSAIDS like Diclofenac after proper prescription. The doctor will prescribe any one medication. You will get relief if treatment is strictly followed. Second complaint itching in scalp with white flakes- It could be dandruff. Treatment is Maintain hair hygiene using shampoo on alternate day Consult dermatologist for Ketoconazole shampoo. It treats fungal cause of dandruff. You can use zinc and selenium rich shampoo for resistant dandruff. If still no relief, consult dermatologist. Hope it will help you. Thanks. Take care.