Scalp often itchy may be related to seasonal dryness, but also may be related to ringworm, seborrheic dermatitis and other factors, the treatment is mainly based on drugs and daily care.
1. Seasonal dryness: a small number of patients often itchy scalp, and in the fall and winter seasons will be more obvious, may be related to the season, seasonal dryness, the patient’s hair will also appear changes, usually pay attention to wash hair, if the itching is more serious can be taken orally antihistamine drugs, such as loratadine.
2. Tinea capitis: most of the tinea capitis is fungal infection, local can use 10% glacial acetic acid, 5% sulfur ointment, compound benzoic acid ointment, etc., if necessary, oral ashwagandha, ketoconazole, voriconazole, etc., but pay attention to do not scratch with your hands, to avoid further cross-infection.
3. seborrheic dermatitis: it is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease commonly found on the head, face, chest and back and other seborrheic areas. It is associated with Malassezia colonization, increased lipids, impaired skin barrier function, immune response and individual susceptibility. Head lesions can be treated with shampoos containing ketoconazole.
Scalp often itchy there may be other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to carry out relevant examinations, clear the cause of the disease and then actively treat the symptoms, the above drugs are recommended to take under the guidance of a doctor, can not be used on their own.