I have an itchy scalp. Seborrhoeic dermatitis- Very common cause of itchy scalp. Fine scale, Often eyebrows and perinasal as well Eczema - Part of overall dry skin. Often excoriations in scalp and secondary Staph infection. Nits Pediculosis capitis) - Scratching and eczema extends to the neck posteriorly, Use Permethrin shampoo products. Psoriasis - Thick scale, surprisingly itchy at times, worsened by scratching, Koebner effect. Stress - Small perifollicular pustules repeated picked and scratched. Tycoon scalp Tinea capitis - Localised scaly scalp and hair loss with hair breaking at different levels. Rare- Diabetes - Sometimes itch is just confined to the scalp in diabetics. View the video on this topic.    |
