unbearable itchy face and itch scalp

[confuse787]

Dear all,
I have been having this itch on my face and my scalp for the past few months. I was never had this problem. I thought it might be related to the heat summer heat and wheather but now I am not sure. My face is red and like rash around my nose and my chin. The Worst part is the chin itch so bad I have to scrath it all the time. I tried dffernet soap, alcohol pad, lotion, olay, black afrcian soap, anti itch cream, cortisone, anti itch gel but nothing works. Its like the itch travels my face here and there itch. I even went to see a skin doctor but she gave me similiar cortisone cream but not working. It drives me nut. I cannot function like this always touching my face to scrath.
My scalp has been itch like something pinch in my scalp. I also scrath my scalp. I tried anti dandruff shampoo it helps a little but everytime I washed my hair next thing I know my scalp itch again. I tried different shampoo before this anti dandruff shampoo. The skin doctor prescripted a medicated shampoo but I still itch. I think the medicated shampoo is strong too.
So now I scatch my face and my scalp. It is very annoying and it is not people friendly. Who wants to look at me scatching.
I dont know why this is happening to me. I definetly have red and rash on my face. My upper back also itch but I thought it was heat rash but still itch even after I went to a skin doctor. It is very unbearable. Oh I am not sure if it is related to drano chemical which I exposed. MY upstair neighbour poured dwon drano in her toilet and sink and got my toilet backup with drano all over my batheroom. I mopped the floor but smelled odor which I thought it would be ok. It would go away but no the odor stayed in my apartment for few months. I was admitted to emergency since I got sick light headed almost fainted. I took a shower and washe my hair after I mopped the batheroom floor.
Ever since then my skin, my lung, my scalp like my whole body has problems. Now I have asthma and I am still seeing lung specialist. However, this itchy is the worst of all. I feel everything irritates me. I cannot stop this itch.

God helps me. Anyone knows what can stop this itch, Please let me know.
Thank you so much


This discussion is related to Contagious Itchy Face Syndrome.

[Mandysho]

Hi, I was reading this thread because I am suffering from the same symptoms. Something that causes my symptoms to get worse is coming into contact with acidic fruits specially citrus family (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, mandarin,...). Even after touching their skins, if I touch any part of my face, I will have to spend the rest of my day feeling miserable itching my face and scalp. Hopefully this hint will help you as well.

[Mandysho]

You might also consider citric acid allergy as well. This kind of allergy is not very common, so you might not have heard about it. Unfortunately it seems like I am sensitive to citric acid too. Since it is a very common food additive, it is very hard to avoid it. You can watch your diet for a few days and try not to use anything with citric acid in it, so you can know how you feel after that. Please let us know about yourself and how you are coping with the symptoms.

[Stormeedaze]

     Have u figured out wat this may be??Have u saw any type of bugs or anything?Im curious because i see black specs that look identical to black pepper

[coenradus]

what we have her are Morgellons. Nobody knows what it is excactly and the doctors do not want to deal with it because they themselves do not      know what to do about it. So they tell you it is all in your head. I became  itchy after something bit me. I aquired a new dog and possibly it brought something in from outside. Initially I did not pay attention to it and thought it might just go away after a couple of days. But it was getting worse and after some research I found out it is called Morgellons. Fibers that grow in the skin and come out as a hair but can be in differend  colors. After checking itching in the neck I found strange fibers rolled up around a long strangely shaped and curled fiber looking like a hair. Comes out of my ear and eye lashed often tipped by a strange white dot. Exremely  itching. I had a bumb on my ankle and when I pushed on it there was a long fiber coming out. It heald fast but stays as a red dot. Very itching inside nose and ears. Little white dots like wax but if looked under a jewelers loupe it is strangely formed. Also sheading black and red scales ( very small again ) from the scalp. Anybody reading this-- . google MORGELLONS, AND IT SHOWS PICTURES OF ALL THE STRANGE FIBERS . I HAVE HEARD FROM PEOPLE SUFFERING AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NOHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT.

[gsr123]

Hello All

  I'm suffering from itching on face and scalp for 2 years due to allergic reaction by using hairdye.  I met 4 doctors and used medicine. it was good when i use medicines(atarax, calamine lotions). if i stop itching is back again.  I found few remedies and used Nizoral shampoo, coconut oil  for hair and got relief. But itching is not cured completely. if i stop the nizoral and coconut oil itching is back. For facial itching using medicated soap prescribed by doctor. The itching is back again if i stop that medicated shampoo.  I didn't find permanent solution.

   can any one tell what is permanent solution to cure from this itching on head and face.

[Elizabeth6210]

Just a quick note to say hi!
It could be a demodex mites .Demodex is the name given to tiny mites that live in the hair follicle. In humans, demodex is found on facial skin especially the forehead, cheeks, sides of the nose, eyelashes and external ear canals. The condition it causes is called demodicosis. I had similar problem for years and in Europe I was just diagnosed with demodex.They like facial skin,scalp and eyelashes. Recently in Canada i was diagnosed with demodex on my skin and face.Only oral Ivermectin for now is helping.Topical erythromycin or metronidazole may also be used to treat eye infections involving the lids, conjunctiva, and/or cornea.I try everything...Tea tree oil... Macadamia nut oil,soaps....etc...nothing works or helps.It is very hard to treat this problem.You could get infected at the hair salon,during cosmetics treatments,at Hotels-pillows,towels....or from someone who is infected with demodex.I hope this info helps.
Elizabeth

[cellsworth]

Please be sure you do not have an overgrowth of mold in your dwelling or place of work. Mold spores become airborne and are known to cause many mysterious health issues. Most people blow it off because mold is really almost everywhere, but at a certain point it is hazardous to our health. Causing illness which includes yeast infection under the skin which I have on my scalp due to mold illness from it growing in my house. Search mold illnesses and see if you or others that live or work with you have more symptoms on the list. Excessive mold exposure can inflame many illnesses also making them harder to deal with.