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Suggest Remedy For Itching In Scalp

I have MM, have had 5 chemo trtmnts of Velcade, cytoxin and decadron . At home I take as needed Reglan, Zofran. 2 doses of acyclovir daily. Every day protonix, Atenelol & Losartin & Senna. My scalp is itching. Havn t lost my hair yet. have already had a chin swelling and rash treated w Methylprednisolone.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

You might be suffering from SEBORRHEIC CAPITIS. topical anti-fungal with salicylic acid preparation is commonly used for the treatment of this disease. Differential diagnosis include trichodynia if there is no physical finding.

Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
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Suggest Remedy For Itching In Scalp

Hi, You might be suffering from SEBORRHEIC CAPITIS. topical anti-fungal with salicylic acid preparation is commonly used for the treatment of this disease. Differential diagnosis include trichodynia if there is no physical finding. Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us. Regards, Dr. Atishay Bukharia