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Scrawling and itching sensations to head
by Stinking Linc, Jan 18, 2007 12:00AM
What is this problem i have with my head and sclap,crawling and itching sensation's and feels like bugs.It starts every evening,and when i go to bed.It's really not bad during the day.
I can just close my eyes and it feels like something is crawling
on me.I'v had it for years,but lately it has gotten wrost.Some
times i can't sleep at night.I have scract so much i have sores in my head.Now it goes to my beard and mustach.It is driving me
crazy.I'v been to 4 dermatology doctors and haven't got no result's.One of my doctors said it is Letchin Simplex and say's
he don't know how to treat it.I'v had injections into the sores
that have scabs,and all kinds of medcines creams,acids,shampoo's
but nothing works.Im miserable.
I can just close my eyes and it feels like something is crawling
on me.I'v had it for years,but lately it has gotten wrost.Some
times i can't sleep at night.I have scract so much i have sores in my head.Now it goes to my beard and mustach.It is driving me
crazy.I'v been to 4 dermatology doctors and haven't got no result's.One of my doctors said it is Letchin Simplex and say's
he don't know how to treat it.I'v had injections into the sores
that have scabs,and all kinds of medcines creams,acids,shampoo's
but nothing works.Im miserable.
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“Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thickening of the skin with variable scaling that arises secondary to repetitive scratching or rubbing. LSC is not a primary process. Rather, a person senses pruritus in a specific area of skin (with or without underlying pathology) and causes mechanical trauma to the point of lichenification.”
Source:http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic236.htm
Lichen simplex may be a primary differential for your case. However, this skin condition appears to be secondary to an underlying problem which in your case is due to the sensation of crawling and tingling on your scalp. A nerve related or neural origin has to be considered here. I understand your frustration but there is no definite treatment for lichen simplex. You may ask for a neurologic referral so that you may be further evaluated in terms of managing the sensation on your scalp.