What deficiency causes itchy head?

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What deficiency causes itchy head?

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answered Jul 22, 2024 by Gloryb (11,470 points)
A deficiency that causes an itchy head are vitamin deficiencies of vitamin D, B2, B3, B6 and B7.

The deficiency of the above vitamins directly impacts your immune system and increases risk of inflammation.

You can make your head stop itching by washing your hair with some apple cider vinegar or some shampoos that help stop itching which include.

Derma E Psorzema Scalp Relief Shampoo.
The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo.

The autoimmune disease that causes itchy scalp is scalp psoriasis that causes raised, discolored plaques on the scalp and or on the skin around the scalp which can be dry, irritating and itchy.

An itchy head can be a symptom of several things which include dandruff, nerve problems, scabies, ringworm, head lice and psoriasis.

Other conditions that can cause an itchy head are not washing your hair enough, a reaction to a hair product or seborrheic dermatitis.

The most common cause of an itchy head or itchy scalp is seborrheic dermatitis which is better known as dandruff.

In infants, the condition is called cradle cap or crib cap.

This type of dermatitis often occurs in areas of sebaceous or oil-secreting glands, including the scalp and face.

Some other causes of itchy scalp include diabetes, herpes zoster, anxiety, discoid lupus, migraine headaches, hot comb hair loss/ heat styling, scalp psoriasis, scarring alopecia or contact dermatitis.

Scalp psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes raised, discolored plaques on your scalp or on the skin around your scalp that may be dry, itchy and irritating.

Prescription and over-the-counter medications can alleviate your symptoms.

An intensely itchy scalp without signs of a rash or another skin reaction can be a sign of a nerve problem.

Your doctor may say you have neuropathy (neu-rop-ah-thie).

It's the medical word for a problem along a nerve due to damage, disease, or an abnormality in the way the nerve works.

Regular washing of the scalp with a medicated shampoo may be all that is required to relieve itching scalp.

The most common anti-dandruff shampoos contain one or more of zinc pyrithione or zinc omadine. selenium sulphide.

The shampoos that are best for an itchy scalp include.

Derma E Psorzema Scalp Relief Shampoo.
The Body Shop Ginger Scalp Care Shampoo.
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo.

Some of the best scalp moisturizers that can also help with an itchy scalp are.

Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Cleansing Oil Shampoo.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Peppermint Oil Cooling Jelly Conditioner.
Living Proof Restore Dry Scalp Treatment.
Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil.
Lush Superbalm Scalp Treatment.
Captain Blankenship Mermaid Hair Oil.

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