Scalp itch ,sore ,and dry

I have a constant scalp condition ,been back and four to Dr's ,its a living hell . My scalp is really dry ,itchy ,sore all over to touch and I have crusty lumps like pimples  in my scalp which are sore ,nothing the Dr has given me seems to ease it ,any advise what this could be please ?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms that you are having can be due to dandruff, fungal infection and staph infection of the bumps due to scratching. Dandruff can cause either an overly dry scalp with itchy white flakes that may be waxy or greasy, or it can manifest as an oily scalp with scales.
Sometimes it can be due to fungal infection/ring worms they start out in spots of thick patches of flakes throughout the scalp then they end up uprooting the hair in the hair breaking it off until there is a bald spot. This is highly contagious and if someone in your house has it you should not be sharing pillow cases or sheets with them of the scalp. Medicated shampoos and creams are useful in such cases.

Eat a healthy diet. You can also take vit B6 and vit A and E which are good for hair and skin. Try medicated shampoos for dandruff. For the bumps, topical antimicrobials may be needed for which I Suggest you to consult a dermatologist.

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.