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What Causes Severe Itchiness On The Scalp?
my friend thinks she has bugs or lice or some kind of parasite. she itches and it only affects her hair on her headit is not lice, scabies or anything like that. could it be a bacterial infection. that may need antibiotics with oatmeal bathes. she does not use any street drugs not even prescription drugs.
Mon, 3 Apr 2017
Hello,
It appears your friend could have a fungal infection of her scalp.
Use a shampoo that contains ketoconazole or any other antifungal.
It appears your friend could have a fungal infection of her scalp.
Use a shampoo that contains ketoconazole or any other antifungal.
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