I Have Severe Itching At The Base Of My Skull That Sometimes Turns To Pain

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2020

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Question : I Have severe itching at the base of my skull that sometimes turns to pain. It wakes me in the middle of the night. I have no rash or other symptoms. This has gone on intermittently for over two weeks.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
More details needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Does the symptoms confined to scalp only or is there any itching over other parts of the body?
Is there any loss of hair or dandruff?
Are you on any medication for long period?
Is there any anxiety related issues?
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

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