Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD There are effective treatments for an itchy scalp. Depending on the cause, you can ...

Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who is suffering from a dry itchy scalp. Q: I’m a 64-year-old man and I have suffered from a dry itchy scalp for many years. If I scratch my scalp, it pours off.

A: Ketoconazole (anti-fungal) shampoo and steroid scalp application are really sensible treatments to try for a persistently itchy, flaky scalp. They treat seborrheic dermatitis, which is one of ...

In some cases, itching may also be worse at night. It’s best to contact a doctor if the cause of itching is unclear, if the itching is severe or persistent, or if you are concerned about it.

If you’ve ever suffered an itchy scalp you know how hard it is to resist scratching. It’s even more frustrating when that scratching causes your scalp to flake. Itchy scalps can be caused by a ...

In my experience, persistent itching in the scalp is caused by a long-term infestation with yeast organisms. Although yeast is likely to be the culprit, treating just the scalp will probably not ...

Scalp ringworm A ringworm fungal infection can affect your hair follicles, resulting in very itchy scaly ... causing symptoms like: Itchy scalp, especially at night when lice are most active.

Act+Acre’s Cooling Scalp Serum relieves one editor’s itchy scalp instantly, and keeps her dry flakes at bay for weeks. PEOPLE readers can get 25 percent off for a limited time using our exclusive code ...

Winter is the season of cheese plates and celebratory glasses of champagne, which can aggravate your scalp. Other foods that can trigger itching include very sugary and spicy foods, tomatoes and ...

GET THIS if you have dandruff, flakes, or an itchy scalp.” The cult-favorite Nizoral is very similar to the kind of Rx dandruff shampoo you'd get from a derm’s office, which is why it’s so ...

Think of it as your scalp’s very own serum. Clever. Löwengrip’s sensitive shampoo is blended with piroctone olamine; an active substance that fights dandruff and reduces itching. Peppermint ...