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What Causes Itchy Skin And Scalp?
I have problems every year around this time with my skin itchy & crawling with no apparent rashes or sores & none of these areas are dry. My scalp is even itching....my husband travels often for work & We were told that lice & bed bugs are an epidemic right now. Have inspected my head & there isn t anything apparent but possibly product build up. Hope this isn t eggs, gross, please help!!
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Hi,
Microbiological scraping or examination of itching area can lead to correct diagnosis, as moreover fungal infections are common. Ketoconazole can be used but microbiology examination is recommended or skin people opinion. Allergies and fungal infections are due to immune system, do pranayam or OMBW these can work at root causes too.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
Microbiological scraping or examination of itching area can lead to correct diagnosis, as moreover fungal infections are common. Ketoconazole can be used but microbiology examination is recommended or skin people opinion. Allergies and fungal infections are due to immune system, do pranayam or OMBW these can work at root causes too.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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