Itchy Scalp

I have had this flaky oily but itchy and dry scalp for a little over a year now.I have tried head and shoulders,peroxide, vinigar, and tea tree oil shampoos. I have been under alot of stress lately and have noticed it's gotten worse and now there are small scab like sores apearing. They hurt and are very itchy but nothing seems to make it better or worse. I am so frustrated! Please help!


This discussion is related to Dry Scalp.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Apart from dandruff, it can be fungal infection of the scalp. For head or scalp fungus, you can use shampoos or creams containing terbinafine, clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole, miconazole. A pharmacist can help you in this. If the symptoms persist then oral antifungals may be needed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.