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What Causes Compulsive Scalp Picking?

I had this numbness near my whorl, its been there for two years, the numbness never stops feeling alien so i have an uncontralabe urge to peel my scalp off, leaving it red and inflamed, no hair loss but the constant urges dont let it grow. I have my doubts about being scalp neuritis or scalp ringworm, ia it even one of them two?
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Hi.
As per your case history of compulsive itching on scalp.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid scratching as it may worsen the condition. It is more about self discipline rather than disease.
2. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like Candid - b lotion once daily as it will decrease itching.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine once daily for 3 weeks.
4. Other treatment options are oral alprazolam, etizolam, fluoxetine given to stop urge to itch but only after consulting a dermatologist or psychiatrist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Compulsive Scalp Picking?

Hi. As per your case history of compulsive itching on scalp. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid scratching as it may worsen the condition. It is more about self discipline rather than disease. 2. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like Candid - b lotion once daily as it will decrease itching. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine once daily for 3 weeks. 4. Other treatment options are oral alprazolam, etizolam, fluoxetine given to stop urge to itch but only after consulting a dermatologist or psychiatrist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.