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What Causes Tenderness And Itching On The Scalp Along With Night Sweats?

Left side of scalp tender to touch and when brushing my hair. Night sweats. Itching like bugs are biting me all over. Nights sweats having been going on for a month or two but scalp started yesterday and itching has been going on a few weeks. Usually worse when I sit down n the evening.
Wed, 4 Sep 2019
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Hello,

Itching in the scalp is commonly due to poor scalp hygiene. Keep your scalp clean, dermatitis, fungal infections, tinea capitis, allergy due to hair dye may cause itching, too much scratching causes inflammation & tenderness.

Shampoo your hair with Selsun shampoo regularly. Keep your scalp oiled with olive oil/coconut oil / medicated moisturizer. Do not keep the scalp dry.

You can take a course of Fluconazole. You are suggested to see a dermatologist, you may need antibiotics or corticosteroids after clinical examination.

Take plenty of water, fruits, berries, yogurt & veggies. Stay well hydrated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tenderness And Itching On The Scalp Along With Night Sweats?

Hello, Itching in the scalp is commonly due to poor scalp hygiene. Keep your scalp clean, dermatitis, fungal infections, tinea capitis, allergy due to hair dye may cause itching, too much scratching causes inflammation & tenderness. Shampoo your hair with Selsun shampoo regularly. Keep your scalp oiled with olive oil/coconut oil / medicated moisturizer. Do not keep the scalp dry. You can take a course of Fluconazole. You are suggested to see a dermatologist, you may need antibiotics or corticosteroids after clinical examination. Take plenty of water, fruits, berries, yogurt & veggies. Stay well hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician