A very itchy scalp may be caused by physiological factors such as poor hygiene habits, or it may be caused by diseases such as ringworm of the head and seborrheic dermatitis. Need to use general treatment, medication and other ways to deal with.
1. Physiological factors: itchy scalp may be poor hygiene habits and other physiological factors, daily need to do a good job of head care, avoid scratching, hot water scalding.
2. Tinea capitis: Tinea capitis may also cause itchy scalp, usually should develop good hygiene habits, regular hair washing. Patients should follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of terbinafine, miconazole and other antifungal drugs to reduce the rate of bacteria and relieve symptoms. If the itching is more serious, patients can take cetirizine, loratadine and other antihistamines, with the effect of itching.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: If seborrheic dermatitis is caused by an itchy scalp, you need to get enough sleep and develop good habits. Patients should use topical glucocorticoid drugs, such as hydrocortisone, tretinoin and other drugs, to play the role of anti-inflammatory, anti-itch.
The causes of itchy scalp are different, after excluding physiological factors, patients are advised to go to regular hospitals for examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and to cooperate with the doctor to carry out relevant treatment. Follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.