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What Causes Severe Itching And Burning Sensation On Top Of Scalp?

im pretty sure I have neuro dermatitis for about 7 year snow ive never been treated for it I went to dermatologist 2 years ago they thought it was serboric dermatitis but the treatment did not work. I have sever itching n tingling burning in the very top of my scalp only, it comes and goes my hair hasn t grown an inch in 7 years
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
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Hi..
welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions..

there are many causes of itching and burning over the scalp
First and foremost is neutodermatitis,
Second is Seborrheic dermatitis
Third is TRICHODYNIA..
If there is small pustule then it could be ACNE MILIARIS NECROTICA..
Depending on the clinical findings we can reach over the DIAGNOSIS, on which the treatment depends..


hope it helps

if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us

Regards
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What Causes Severe Itching And Burning Sensation On Top Of Scalp?

Hi.. welcome to healthcaremagic.com and myself Dr. Atishay Bukharia would be answering your questions.. there are many causes of itching and burning over the scalp First and foremost is neutodermatitis, Second is Seborrheic dermatitis Third is TRICHODYNIA.. If there is small pustule then it could be ACNE MILIARIS NECROTICA.. Depending on the clinical findings we can reach over the DIAGNOSIS, on which the treatment depends.. hope it helps if you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us Regards