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How To Get Rid Of The Crawling Biting Sensation On The Scalp After Using Crystal Meth?
Question: How do you get rid of the crawling biting sensation on the scalp after using crystal meth; for my son, he keeps rubbing his scalp and gets agitated and angry,
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
While I empathize with your son's & your predicament, the solution lies in visiting a good psychiatrist at the earliest possible, perhaps admitting your son into rehab & at the same time, a dermatologist's opinion may be sought.
In the interim, please use a topical steroid lotion on the scalp twice a day that your chemist may be happy to provide over the counter for symptomatic relief.
Cheers & hope this was useful but again, I stress, please visit your psychiatrist!
Please do write back in case you have follow up queries to ask.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD, Dermatologist, Bangalore, India
Thanks for posting your query.
While I empathize with your son's & your predicament, the solution lies in visiting a good psychiatrist at the earliest possible, perhaps admitting your son into rehab & at the same time, a dermatologist's opinion may be sought.
In the interim, please use a topical steroid lotion on the scalp twice a day that your chemist may be happy to provide over the counter for symptomatic relief.
Cheers & hope this was useful but again, I stress, please visit your psychiatrist!
Please do write back in case you have follow up queries to ask.
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD, Dermatologist, Bangalore, India
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