Itchy sweaty scalp can be caused by physiologic and pathologic factors (e.g., psoriasis as well as seborrheic dermatitis). Usually can be treated through general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Physiological factors: sweat itself has a certain degree of irritation, scalp irritation, thus causing the itching symptoms, it is recommended that patients need to timely hair care, to develop the habit of washing hair.
2. Pathological factors:
(1) psoriasis: psoriasis itself can lead to itchy scalp and increased dandruff, and the symptoms may become more obvious when stimulated by sweat. Anti-inflammatory and anti-itching treatments such as hydrocortisone ointment or retinoic acid cream can be used as prescribed by the doctor to relieve the discomfort.
(2) seborrheic dermatitis: mainly related to the head of the sebaceous glands secretion, but also may appear inflammatory reaction, resulting in sweating scalp itching. You can use tacrolimus ointment or miconazole nitrate cream for anti-inflammatory and antiseptic treatment as prescribed by the doctor.
If the patient sweating scalp itch, exclude physiological factors, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to find out the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for medication, avoid self-medication, so as not to aggravate the condition.