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How Can Severe Itching On The Scalp Be Treated Despite Trying Lubriderm And Various Other Oils?

I am troubled with a very itchy scalp. I have been advised by several doctors to shampoo often. My scalp starts to itch about two or three hours after shampooing. I have used overnight treatments to no relief. I have used various oil and lubriderm. Do you have any other remedies?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hi,

You can use ketoconazole shampoo to treat scalp itch. If you are allergic to a particular shampoo, you can change the brand of Ketoconazole shampoo. Take an antihistamine tablet for the treatment of itch.

If your itch is due to dry scalp, you could use a moisturizing shampoo after using ketoconazole shampoo. If your symptoms occur again even after following the above measures, do consult your Dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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How Can Severe Itching On The Scalp Be Treated Despite Trying Lubriderm And Various Other Oils?

Hi, You can use ketoconazole shampoo to treat scalp itch. If you are allergic to a particular shampoo, you can change the brand of Ketoconazole shampoo. Take an antihistamine tablet for the treatment of itch. If your itch is due to dry scalp, you could use a moisturizing shampoo after using ketoconazole shampoo. If your symptoms occur again even after following the above measures, do consult your Dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.