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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Scalp

Hi, I noticed I scratch my head more often than I feel I should, and occasionally see tiny black flakes on my finger. I don t think it s lice (too small, and would ve seen more of them). Do you know what those flakes are (maybe dry blood), and the cause and remedy for itchy scalp
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Hi..

Itchy scalp can be due to dryness, dandruff, allergy, using harsh hair products, infection etc..

So first of all the cause needs to be ruled out by a clinical examination to find out what exactly it is..

So my suggestion is to consult a Physician or a skin specialist and get checked..

For now massage the scalp with warm coconut oil, drink plenty of water, avoid using any harsh chemical hair products, colors, dyes etc..

Drink plenty of water and avoid scratching too much.
A mild steroid based lotion can also help in relief..

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Scalp

Hi.. Itchy scalp can be due to dryness, dandruff, allergy, using harsh hair products, infection etc.. So first of all the cause needs to be ruled out by a clinical examination to find out what exactly it is.. So my suggestion is to consult a Physician or a skin specialist and get checked.. For now massage the scalp with warm coconut oil, drink plenty of water, avoid using any harsh chemical hair products, colors, dyes etc.. Drink plenty of water and avoid scratching too much. A mild steroid based lotion can also help in relief.. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist