Suggest Treatment For Scalp Itching Even After Taking Cortizon

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2015

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Sat, 24 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi Any doctor there I have been suffering the funny feeling of my itchy scup and read tha tunder skupl I may have some kind of paracite or something and look for cure , prefaerably natural way if possible thank you
Skulp iching .. I tried cortizon my internal doctor gave me but it dosent work

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need to see a dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Scalp itching could be due to either seborrheic eczema or head lice .
A direct examination of the scalp by a dermatologist is essential to differentiate between the above two causes and guide regarding further treatment .
Since you have been using cortisone without much relief ,either you need to be put on stronger steroid lotions like beclomethasone or you might need anti lice treatment .

Dr Geetika Paul

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