Itchy scalp
Itchy scalp: Introduction
Itchy scalp: Itching of the scalp.
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Causes of Itchy scalp:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Itchy scalp.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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Itchy scalp: Symptom Checker
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Itchy scalp Treatments
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Diagnostic tests for Itchy scalp:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Itchy scalp. Some of these are listed below :
- Skin examination
- Inspect carefully for head lice or eggs of Pediculus humanus Capitus which are glued to the hair shafts
- Note characteristics of skin rash - e.g. macular, papular, pustular, vesicular, bullous, scaly - will help determine the cause of the itchy rash (e.g. a macular or papular rash may suggest eczema, contact dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis or a drug reaction; a pustular rash may suggest staphylococcus or a fungal skin infection; a vesicular or bullous rash may suggest chicken pox, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis or bullous impetigo; a scaly rash may suggest psoriasis, fungal skin infection, dandruff, pityriasis capitis and seborrhoiec dermatitis).
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Itchy scalp: Animations
Medications or substances causing Itchy scalp:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Itchy scalp as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Akorazol Shampoo
- Ketoconazole Shampoo
- Nizoral Shampoo
- Minoxidil lotion
- Rogaine
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medications causing Itchy scalp
Itchy scalp: Comorbid Symptoms
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Itchy scalp
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Itchy scalp.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the itchy scalp?
Why: to determine if acute or chronic.
- Is there any other areas of the body that are itchy or have a rash?
Why: e.g. seborrheic dermatitis may also affect the skin of the face and trunk; psoriasis may also affect the skin on the trunk, nails and the joints but tends not to affect the face.
- Is the itch mild, moderate or severe?
- Contact with anyone that also has itching scalp?
Why: e.g. may suggest chicken pox, impetigo or head lice.
- Past history of skin disorders that may cause scalp itching?
Why: e.g. atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, dermatitis herpetiformis.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Itchy scalp) may include:
- Fever?
Why: may suggest chicken pox, serum sickness, exfoliative dermatitis.
- Symptoms of psoriasis vulgaris of the scalp?
Why: e.g. thick patches of adherent scale on the scalp, mild to moderate itch. May be associated with psoriasis lesions on other parts of the body including elbows and knees. May be complicated by arthritis and nail symptoms.
- Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis?
Why: e.g. yellow-red, scaly, greasy and itchy rash of the scalp. May also affect the ears, face, eyebrows, around the eyes, around the nose, centre of the chest and centre of the back. Dandruff is a feature of the scalp area.
- Symptoms of head lice (Pediculus humanus capitus)?
Why: e.g. white spots of the nits (may be mistaken for dandruff), nits cannot be brushed off, scalp itching. Scalp may be asymptomatic and may not be itchy.
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Misdiagnosis and Itchy scalp
Rare form of hair loss often misdiagnosed: a rare form of
extreme hair loss called "Atrichia with papular lesions" (APL) is often misdiagnosed
as alopecia totalis.
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Hair and scalp disorders misdiagnosed in African Americans: A higher than average
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Pruritus
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- DANDRUFF
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Pruritus
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Pruritus
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Pruritus
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Pruritus
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Dandruff
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- PRURITUS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Patient Surveys for Itchy scalp
Organs affected by Itchy scalp:
The list of organs typically affected by Itchy scalp may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Itchy scalp
The list below shows some of the causes of Itchy scalp mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Itchy scalp
How Common are these Causes of Itchy scalp?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Itchy scalp.
Of the 13
causes of Itchy scalp that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0
causes are "rare" diseases
- 0
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 11
causes have no prevalence information.
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causes of Itchy scalp
Conditions listing symptoms: Itchy scalp:
The following list of conditions
have 'Itchy scalp' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
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Dandruff
... itchy scalpH
Head lice
... itchy scalp
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Itchy scalp?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Itchy scalp, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Itchy scalp:
Medical Conditions associated with Itchy scalp:
Scalp symptoms (31 causes), Head symptoms (6320 causes)
Symptoms related to Itchy scalp:
Scalp rash, Scalp symptoms (31 causes), Hair symptoms (677 causes), Head lice, Permethrin, Nits, Headache (2060 causes), Dandruff (3 causes), Ketoconazole, Zinc pyrithine
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