Itchy Scalp

[PennyPanic 276]

So from time to time I have gotten an itchy scalp. But right now, it's killing me. I've been scratching for a few days. It's not one specific area but rather the back of my head...like the nape of my neck up to the top of my head. It's been a rough week. My mom had a very bad reaction to a med and it's freaked me out. Had to take my dog to the vet (normal check up, nothing weird) but I freak out at any doctor visit even a vet visit. My husband had a run in with a dude at work and I was anxious about it...plus you know, my normal garden variety anxiety. I've had itchy spots on my arms and legs before that have come and gone...I think they are anxiety related. Have you had an itchy scalp from anxiety?

[bin_tenn 1252]

From anxiety? I don't know. Perhaps that has exacerbated it. I have dry scalp / dandruff and that of course causes a lot of itching. I have a lot of dry skin, really.

[PennyPanic 276]

Thanks @bin_tenn could indeed be dry scalp as I too have dry skin everywhere else.

[bin_tenn 1252]

I feel your pain. It's really annoying, I know. Just thinking about it can create a lot of itchiness for me. As soon as I popped in on the forum this morning and saw your post title, my head started itching like crazy! ?

[PennyPanic 276]

I'm so so sorry...yikes! ?

[cbhaga01 29]

 

You ever been to a dermatologist over this?  I used to deal with the same things; super itchy scalp (which flaked like crazy in the cold months), dry skin everywhere.  All the moisturizer and anti-dandruff shampoo in the world couldn't help.  Finally went to see a specialist about it and found out I have seborrheic dermatitis.  I use a medicated shampoo a few times a week now (on both face and scalp) and the difference is unbelievable.

 

[PennyPanic 276]

Thanks @cbhaga01 I haven't because that's great and useful insight I will absolutely look into that! Thank you!