itching in back of scalp

My wife has had frequent itching to the back of her head for some time. There are no bumps or redness in the area. Scratching the area does not provide any relief. It seems to get worse in the early morning or after sitting. Tries to keep the back of her head from resting on anything. This started after some dental surgery.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If there is any rash or loss of overlying hair then it can be due to fungal infections but if there is no rash then neurodermatitis should be ruled out.

Neurodermatitis develops when nerve endings in the skin become irritated, triggering a severe itch-scratch-itch cycle. Common causes of nerve irritation include an insect bite and emotional stress. I suggest you to get an examination done from 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.