Itchy Scalp Causes And Treatment- 931 Questions Answered

Its been almost a year i am suffering from hair loss. my head is itchy and a lot of white flakes comes out .

Asked for Male, 19 Years 286 Views v

Dr. Jolly Shah Kapadia Dermatologist | Mumbai

Hi! Dandruff is a common occurence. It has a tendency to recur. You have to take continuous efforts to keep it at bay. 1. Shampoo hair as frequently as required. Keep the hair clean. 2. Avoid hair st ... Read More

I have recently been facing itchy scalp problem with hair loss and thinning of hair. I can see dandruff as a one of the major cause. I have been using shampoo to get rid of it but no use. Should I consult a dermatologist for the same??

Asked for Male, 23 Years 274 Views v

Dr. Zubin Mandlewala Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Hi. I would like to mention that hairloss and thinning of hair per se are not the result of an itchy scalp. Yes, a dermatologist has to gauge the problem by means of a detailed history. A medicated 2% ... Read More

I am having an itchy scalp . Is halotop lotion good for it ? How to use halotop lotion for itchy scalp ? Can I leave it overnight ?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy Dermatologist | Coimbatore

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Depends on the diagnosis... kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and management ... Read More

I am suffering from Dry itchy scalp from last two years. I am also taking treatment, I have used fungicide shampoo, Keraglo AD,folifast solution. But still no improvement, It caused to much hair fall and dryness and itchiness. currently I am using patanjali aloo vera shampoo and figaro oil but it start too much itching when i come to direct contact

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Asked for Male, 27 Years 168 Views v

Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist | Raipur

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Thanks for the query. Severe dandruff could indicate dandruff itself which is significant or can indicate beginning of some other skin condition like Seborrheic dermatitis or Scalp psoriasis. Kindly c ... Read More

Every time I wash my hair I get itchy scalp back of head.. N when I touch it feels lik nods of dandruff. Kindly guide with treatment

Asked for Female, 32 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this itchy scalp... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation ... Read More

Hi , i have itchy and scaly scalp with white patches and its very itchy . it has causing rashes in scalp and the same is very painfull as well .

Asked for Male, 32 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Itching and scaling on the scalp can be because of conditions ranging from dandruff to psoriasis. If there are painful swellings, it could be folliculitis. Please visit me at my clinic or send photos ... Read More

I have itchy scalp and hair loss and pimples in head.what should i do? what should i eat? what makes scalp itchy?

Asked for Female, 26 Years 134 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing itchy scalp and hair loss.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the af ... Read More

I have a flaky and itchy scalp from long... do I need to get my hair cut to very small before starting for the treatment?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 38 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Use Kz lotion twice weekly, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for d ... Read More

I have severe itchy scalp and heavy loss of hair. Would like to confirm the root cause by scrapping scalp or hair samples and testing it in a laboratory. The aim is to find out what exactly is causing the issue and start treatment accordingly. Pls suggest the name and place where this test cam be done in Chennai. Thanks

Asked for Male, 29 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Hair samples are not required. Most common cause of hairloss in men is male pattern baldness and can be diagnosed just by seeing the scalp. You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also ... Read More

My scalp is really itchy and I have a dandruff and hairfall problem since quite a few years now. But it got worse and now it's so itchy that it causes wounds on my scalp. Sometimes I have to wake up from my sleep to scratch because my scalp is too itchy. Please help.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 116 Views v

Dr. Alok Tripathi Homoeopath | Bangalore

Hi dear don't worry we are here to help you. I need some more details about you so I can suggest you a best medicine. With homoeopathic constitutional medicine and then so you will be fine. You will b ... Read More

Hi, I have been experiencing an itchy and oily scalp with sticky dandruff. I also notice mild redness (as mentioned by my hairstylist although its not visible to me), moderate hair fall, and thinning hair. My hair feels dry most of the time despite the oily scalp. Could you please suggest what this might be and the appropriate treatment or products

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Shoubhick Biswas Dermatologist | Kolkata

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You might be suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis/Scalp Psoriasis ... Read More

From last 2 days I have been experiencing itching on my scalp and today morning I noticed white scar(image attchd) on my scalp I had experienced the same pattern of scar and itching on external part of my genital few year back and now there is no itching but the scar is there only

Asked for Male, 29 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Why am I having an itchy scalp and bumps after applying 5% topical minoxidil? Two years back when I started, i didn't face any such issues. After a long time, I started applying again and now i have this issue.

Asked for Female, 28 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ... Read More

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

Asked for Female, 26 Years 41 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Ketoconazole shampoo two times a week. Montek lc one at night for five days.. ... Read More

Hi, i have been facing a lot of hair fall these days and my scalp feels itchy and irritated most of the time. Sometimes i have felt small bumps around my lower neck area at the root of the hair. I have faced severe dandruff issues in the past while I do not have any visible dandruff flakes currently, whenever i scratch my head, there is some greasy

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Marwa Deshmukh Dermatologist | Navi Mumbai

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There could be multiple reasons for an itchy scalp. A detailed evaluation by a dermatologist would guide you in the right direction ... Read More

I have dandruff and scalp is itchy and due to itchiness blood also comes and white flakes redness, please help me to this issue it's pains a lot very irritating it's

Asked for Female, 23 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Seborrheic dermatitis. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

My scalp is itching a lot and when I am itching my scalp with fingers then dry dandruff is visible but not flaky. Please help.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have a very very itchy scalp & when I rub my hair a lot of flakes are falling & it's very very itchy when I Scratch it. Sometimes it's unbearable.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I have been experiencing a lot of scalp itching, and sometimes due to excessive scratching, a little blood comes out. I also have dandruff. Can you please suggest a suitable shampoo and hair oil for this condition?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Hi doctore, I am having scalp acne with itchy bumps..once it started I feel some itchiness in shoulder, back and chest Previously when I come across this issue I used ketokenazole shampoo and deriva cms gel for acne ...it stopped but after couple of weeks it's coming back ...but once the scalp acne formed this acne issue happening in face and body

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I used wishcare hair serum 3-4 times and after that i got an itchy scalp with small bumps. Now i have stopped using it 10 days back but itching is still there. What can i do about it?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 450 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

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Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment. Specific medication will improve condition. ... Read More

I have Itchy scalp, Oily hair even after wash. Please suggest some good oil and shampoo or should I apply any home made oil for better results.

Asked for Female, 27 Years 192 Views v

Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

Coconut oil best. But keep only for 1hour ... Read More

I have lots of hair fall and less hair growth my scalp also itchy my skin is becoming dark. One of the ayurvedic doctor suggested me to dashamoolarista for some post nantal disorder which they are diagnosed but it doesn't work for me. Kindly suggest me any other medicine from ayurveda.

Asked for Female, 39 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Aathira M Das Ayurveda | Bangalore

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First of all consider your digestive health, For improving the digestive power and nutrient absorption take ashtachuranam, Then use medicines like varachurnam with ghrutam and annabhedi sindooram, in ... Read More

My son has hard dandruff in his scalp not everywhere but somewhere somewhere.. sometimes it goes naturally and after sometime come again. It causes hairfall from that dandruff area.. please suggest any medication

Asked for Male, 5 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Facing issues of hair fall , dandruff and itchy scalp. Non smoker, non drinker and vegetarian. Low on junk food. How to get it sorted?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Hitesh Viradiya Dermatologist | Surat

Specific treatment available for complete cure ... Read More

Having dandruff itchy scalp from so long using Ketoconazole 2% from so long but does not effect anything hair thining or baldness is also happeping rbc count is also decrease in recent test please suggest me something for better hair care

Asked for Female, 30 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My brother who lives in Germany,has an extreme dandruff and itchy scalp , hair loss issues please suggest any treatment or medicines. I have attached a photo of his scalp

Asked for Female, 27 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I'm having problems regarding my hairs. Facing problems like itchy scalp and oily dandruff flakes with increased hair loss. Being a government employee i have to travel different cities because of frequent transfers and I'm not able to take care of my hairs. The problem increased when i was transferred to a town in Punjab in the month of june. At b

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Asked for Female, 24 Years 236 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis. Consult online for a proper and customized treatment for you ,which may help u. ... Read More

Since I m using tresseme shampoo and also having my exams so I guess i am bit stressed also. Earlier i used to use head and shoulders and problems were very rare. I m avoiding to use hair oil bcz it causes pimple on my facial skin also

Asked for Male, 20 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am breastfeeding mother of 6 months baby. Kindly suggest best anti dandruff shampoo for dandruff and itchy scalp without any side effects.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 472 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Yes...it depends on the severity...Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do ... Read More

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Itchy scalp causes and treatment

Its been almost a year i am suffering from hair loss. my head is itchy and a lot of white flakes comes out .

I have recently been facing itchy scalp problem with hair loss and thinning of hair. I can see dandruff as a one of the major cause. I have been using shampoo to get rid of it but no use. Should I consult a dermatologist for the same??

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I am having an itchy scalp . Is halotop lotion good for it ? How to use halotop lotion for itchy scalp ? Can I leave it overnight ?

Every time I wash my hair I get itchy scalp back of head.. N when I touch it feels lik nods of dandruff. Kindly guide with treatment

Hi , i have itchy and scaly scalp with white patches and its very itchy . it has causing rashes in scalp and the same is very painfull as well .

I have itchy scalp and hair loss and pimples in head.what should i do? what should i eat? what makes scalp itchy?

I have a flaky and itchy scalp from long... do I need to get my hair cut to very small before starting for the treatment?

My scalp is really itchy and I have a dandruff and hairfall problem since quite a few years now. But it got worse and now it's so itchy that it causes wounds on my scalp. Sometimes I have to wake up from my sleep to scratch because my scalp is too itchy. Please help.

From last 2 days I have been experiencing itching on my scalp and today morning I noticed white scar(image attchd) on my scalp I had experienced the same pattern of scar and itching on external part of my genital few year back and now there is no itching but the scar is there only

Why am I having an itchy scalp and bumps after applying 5% topical minoxidil? Two years back when I started, i didn't face any such issues. After a long time, I started applying again and now i have this issue.

I’m dealing with a very oily and itchy scalp that gets greasy again in 1–2 days after shampooing . I also get a lot of dandruff and sometimes tiny pimples on my scalp.. Please suggest what treatment or products could help... specially shampoo and oil / serum...

I have dandruff and scalp is itchy and due to itchiness blood also comes and white flakes redness, please help me to this issue it's pains a lot very irritating it's

My scalp is itching a lot and when I am itching my scalp with fingers then dry dandruff is visible but not flaky. Please help.

I have a very very itchy scalp & when I rub my hair a lot of flakes are falling & it's very very itchy when I Scratch it. Sometimes it's unbearable.

I have been experiencing a lot of scalp itching, and sometimes due to excessive scratching, a little blood comes out. I also have dandruff. Can you please suggest a suitable shampoo and hair oil for this condition?

I used wishcare hair serum 3-4 times and after that i got an itchy scalp with small bumps. Now i have stopped using it 10 days back but itching is still there. What can i do about it?

I have Itchy scalp, Oily hair even after wash. Please suggest some good oil and shampoo or should I apply any home made oil for better results.

I have lots of hair fall and less hair growth my scalp also itchy my skin is becoming dark. One of the ayurvedic doctor suggested me to dashamoolarista for some post nantal disorder which they are diagnosed but it doesn't work for me. Kindly suggest me any other medicine from ayurveda.

My son has hard dandruff in his scalp not everywhere but somewhere somewhere.. sometimes it goes naturally and after sometime come again. It causes hairfall from that dandruff area.. please suggest any medication

Facing issues of hair fall , dandruff and itchy scalp. Non smoker, non drinker and vegetarian. Low on junk food. How to get it sorted?

Having dandruff itchy scalp from so long using Ketoconazole 2% from so long but does not effect anything hair thining or baldness is also happeping rbc count is also decrease in recent test please suggest me something for better hair care

My brother who lives in Germany,has an extreme dandruff and itchy scalp , hair loss issues please suggest any treatment or medicines. I have attached a photo of his scalp

Since I m using tresseme shampoo and also having my exams so I guess i am bit stressed also. Earlier i used to use head and shoulders and problems were very rare. I m avoiding to use hair oil bcz it causes pimple on my facial skin also

I am breastfeeding mother of 6 months baby. Kindly suggest best anti dandruff shampoo for dandruff and itchy scalp without any side effects.

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