I Recognize That My Itchy Scalp Is Caused By Sinus

Posted on Thu, 4 Apr 2019

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Question : I recognize that my itchy scalp is caused by sinus infections. I have that history...I then treat or am treated with an antibiotic and the relief will last about 3 months and then the terrible itchy will return....this has been going on for a number of years...what's your thought as to future treatment?

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

I recognize that my itchy scalp is caused by sinus infections. I have that history...I then treat or am treated with an antibiotic and the relief will last about 3 months and then the terrible itchy will return....this has been going on for a number of years...what's your thought as to future treatment?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use antiseptic shampoo & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query.
Your scalp itching could be associated with infection as it is relieved by antibiotics.
I would recommend you to use an antiseptic shampoo like cetrimide lotion for head wash regularly and take antiallergic like chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg once daily at bedtime for few weeks.
This will take care of sinusitis and prevent itching.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

I have used these treatments before and the condition persists. Why does the condition persist even after using these treatments?

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I have used these treatments before and the condition persists. Why does the condition persist even after using these treatments?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Condition persists because there is no permanent cure for sinusitis

Detailed Answer:
The condition is persisting because there is no permanent cure of sinusitis.
It tends to persist and that’s why the sinus infections and scalp itching.
You will have to continue with the antihistaminics for a long time.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (5 days later)

I am not fully satisfied with your answer for a couple of reasons.....first of all the cetrimide antiseptic shampoo is not available in the United States and oversees pharms are out of stock.....and local pharmacies have never heard of it..they recommended Selsunblue lotion....which I have used but not very reliable....still itch from the drying out procedure...second I am wondering if I have a need for a "shampoo" as I have no hair . I am bald mostly...
I was able to get the chlorpheniramine maleate in pill form and will use it...
I fail to see how these two meds would 'take care of sinusitis' as you quoted..

If you feel that you cannot give me a better answer or result I would ask for a refund of my
deposit...thank you...

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details below

Detailed Answer:
Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antiallergic drug which will take care of your sinusitis as well as itching.
If you don’t get cetrimide shampoo in XXXXXXX you can go for flucinolone shampoo twice weekly as it will take care of itchy scalp.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj