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Severe itching on scalp

2017-11-03 10:40:52
Severe itching on scalp from past few days. Unable to sleep at night because of the same. It only itches on the back of my head. Also at times feel like something is crawling in the same place. Please help.
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This is called lichen simplex chronicus also known as Neurodermatitis. Usually severe ITCHING happens at night only. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice

Answered2017-11-04 04:37:46

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