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Itchy scalp: Itching of the scalp. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Itchy scalp, Symptom Checker, Assessment Questionnaire, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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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.
See full list of 19 causes of Itchy scalp
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Review causes of types of Itchy scalp in more specific categories:
Review causes of more specific types of Itchy scalp:
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Itchy scalp, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Some of the possible treatments listed in sources for treatment of Itchy scalp may include:
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Real-life user stories relating to Itchy scalp:
Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Itchy scalp or relevant symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Itchy scalp. Some of these are listed below :
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diagnostic tests for Itchy scalp
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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.
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medications causing Itchy scalp
Some of the comorbid or associated medical symptoms for Itchy scalp may include these symptoms:
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During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques to assess the symptom: Itchy scalp. These will include a physical examination and possibly diagnostic tests. (Note: A physical exam is always done, diagnostic tests may or may not be performed depending on the suspected condition) Your doctor will ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to openly share any pertinent information to help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis.
It is also very important to bring an up-to-date list of all of your all medical conditions, medications including dosages, and names of numbers of any specialist you see.
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The list of organs typically affected by Itchy scalp may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Itchy scalp mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 19 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 19 causes of Itchy scalp that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 19 causes of 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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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 :
Medical Conditions associated with Itchy scalp:
Scalp symptoms (639 causes), Head symptoms (10192 causes), Skin symptoms (5992 causes), Sensory symptoms (7134 causes), Nerve symptoms (9132 causes), Neurological symptoms (9575 causes), Pain (6458 causes), Sensations (6520 causes), Brain symptoms (2787 causes), Skin problems (3422 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes)
Symptoms related to Itchy scalp:
Scalp rash, Scalp symptoms (639 causes), Hair symptoms (838 causes), Head lice, Permethrin, Nits, Headache (2433 causes), Dandruff (20 causes), Ketoconazole, Zinc pyrithine
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