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Itchy Scalp: Common Causes and Solution

September 26, 2020 by Moni 68 Comments

The topic or the heading as many might say sounds a bit weird, but believe me, it is a very serious issue when it comes to self-care. No one likes an itchy scalp and if you scratch your head in public it might send a wrong signal to people.

Well, there are many reasons for an itchy scalp but every problem has a solution, right?

Here, I have listed very common reasons for an itchy scalp and some suggestions too as per the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

 

1: Lice:  We all know what lice are, and it is one of the most common of itchy scalps. Lice can infest anyone. So if you suspect that you have a lice problem ask someone to examine your head with fine-tooth comb. To get rid of lice you can use many good products which can help you with this problem. Also as Westchester health says Vinegar and Petroleum Jelly (vaseline) helps in getting rid of lice and giving quick relief to your head.

 

2: Scabies: They are tiny termites and is contagious. Due to physical contact with anyone it can spread fast. Just like lice, it lays eggs too. To get rid of scabies you need to visit a dermatologist and with the prescribed medication you can get rid of scabies.

 

3: Hives: Hives are skin rashes which can be triggered by anything like food, stress, etc. It can happen anywhere including your scalp due to which you might have an itchy scalp. Some tend to have a chronic hives problem so to get relief of hives from your scalp you need to visit a dermatologist and with their medication, you can get relief from this problem.

 

4: Reaction to a hair product: Obviously many love styling their hairs and we all love to take good care of our hair but often they can cause allergies due to which itchy scalp may occur. To stop the itch, you should quit utilizing the item that is causing the response. In case you’re struggling thinking that its, a board-ensured dermatologist can help.

 

5: Dandruff:  Now that is a common problem for many. There are many causes due to which you get dandruff. Oily skin, sensitivity to hair care products, dry skin, not shampooing enough, weirdly, even stress can flare up dandruff when you least expect it. Although stress is not the direct cause however it can influence hormone level which can affect sebum production on the scalp. Generally, you can get rid of dandruff with a delicate everyday shampoo. But if it persists you might need to get a medicated shampoo.

 

I have mentioned 5 very common conditions for itchy scalps but if you are still having an issue figuring out the exact reason for your itchy scalp please visit a certified dermatologist.

 

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  1. Adrienne says

    September 28, 2020 at 2:30 am

    Great info! I notice this time of year my scalp is itchier with the drier weather. Just the thought of lice or scabies makes my head itch!

    Reply
  2. Stella says

    September 28, 2020 at 7:44 am

    I tend to get hives when I am stressed out. I now wonder if there is of the counter solution for that one?

    Reply
  3. Maysz says

    September 28, 2020 at 10:23 am

    I hate dandruff it’s so irritating sometimes itchy scalps can cause of different using shampoo. Awesome post!

    Reply
  4. Rose Ann Sales says

    September 28, 2020 at 3:20 pm

    These is so informative.. Thanks for the knowledge and tips you’ve shared.

    Reply
  5. tweenselmom says

    September 28, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    Thank you for this helpful article, I sometimes experience itching as well so I’ll be sure to keep these in mind!

    Reply
  6. Marie Phillips says

    September 28, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    I actually had itchy scalp when I was younger because I lived in a dry, cold climate. As soon as I moved to the South, it went away!

    Reply
  7. Nkem says

    September 28, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    This was informative, thank you for sharing some of the possibilities behind an itchy scalp.

    Reply
  8. Krysten Quiles says

    September 28, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    Super informative and very helpful, I appreciate this post so much!

    Reply
  9. Hazel says

    September 28, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Haha reading this post somehow makes me itch. :O Thanks for sharing this informative post… it’s good that you also listed the solutions for these. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Melissa Cushing says

    September 28, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    I never knew all of these reasons for itchy scalp… but I do bark out into hives under stress. I am not sure that has been an issue with my scalp but I can get map type welts on my face and arms when I am excessively stressed out. Thank you for sharing this informative post 🙂 Much appreciated.

    Reply
  11. Maritime Meg says

    September 28, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    Great post! Very helpful. Myself, I’m really prone to hives and have had reactions to all kinds of things, but now I’m wondering if it could maybe be from some of my hair products too! I’m going to look into that. Thank you for the tips!

    Reply
  12. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    September 28, 2020 at 11:50 pm

    So glad that I only experienced lice when I was really small. Now, its no longer an issue.

    Reply
  13. Michele says

    September 29, 2020 at 12:17 am

    I read lice and my head started to itch. I know my head used to itch really bad in the summer due to dandruff. I have been using this home remedy for it and it seems to be working pretty well.

    Reply
  14. Portia Olaughlin says

    September 29, 2020 at 2:33 am

    I hadn’t realized that hives can be on your scalp, that would be awful! I had hives once and it was enough to hope I never get it again, especially not on my scalp.

    Reply
  15. Heidi says

    September 29, 2020 at 3:02 am

    Great tips in finding out what could cause the issue. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Nicole Anderson | Camping for Women says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:07 am

    This is a great checklist to bear in mind when you (or someone you know) has an itchy scalp. More often than not, it is likely to be one of these 5 conditions. Great summary of how to deal with each one easily.

    Reply
  17. Amber Myers says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:19 am

    I hate when my scalp gets itchy! It’s usually because of dandruff, which isn’t fun. I use the anti dandruff shampoo when it happens, and that helps!

    Reply
  18. tara pittman says

    September 29, 2020 at 5:56 am

    My son gets dry scalp all the time. These are tips that I will try.

    Reply
  19. Knycx Journeying says

    September 29, 2020 at 9:58 am

    A comprehensive and a little bit scary list about things that could live and exist on your scalp. Thanks for drawing the awareness of this issue and I think it will help a lot of people.

    Reply
  20. Nyxie says

    September 29, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    I always used to have the worst scalp. I had dandruff just because of my type of hair and it was so itchy. Now it’s not so bad but I assume it’s because I’m older and I know how to handle my hair more.

    Reply
  21. Krista says

    September 29, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Interesting article on reasons for getting an itchy scalp – quick and to the point!!

    Reply
  22. Ramil Hinolan says

    September 29, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    I may not have scalp issues but sure this is important for those scratching thier scalps.

    Reply
  23. Shilpa Bindlish says

    September 29, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Oh! Didn’t know stress might cause hives. That’s the reason why I feel scratching my head at times in stress.

    Reply
  24. Alyssa says

    September 29, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    It’s really annoying to have an itchy scalp and it’s important to know the causes so that the person who’s experiencing this can find a remedy. Thanks for sharing the possible causes!

    Reply
  25. Kenneth says

    September 29, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    a bit creepy….i can manage dandruff….but the rest,, i hope not….using specific shampoo helps me get rid of dandruff…but when i try something else thats when the dandruff starts to appear…so just one kind of shampoo for me…very informative article thanks for sharing

    Reply
  26. Alvern at Success Unscrambled says

    September 29, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    What an important list of reasons why my scalp could be itchy. I do know that my scalp gets itchy when its dry or dirty.

    Reply
  27. Renata Feyen says

    September 29, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    I have had problems with dandruff from even when I was young so I use a special shampoo 🙂

    Reply
  28. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    September 29, 2020 at 11:59 pm

    Oh dear, just reading this made my head itch. We’ve done the headlice before, that wasn’t fun!

    Reply
  29. Julia Hess says

    September 30, 2020 at 1:29 am

    This is such an informative list. My mom just recently had hives all over her body not that they were on her scalp but they were super itchy.

    Reply
  30. sincerelyjackline says

    September 30, 2020 at 2:24 am

    This was informative as I suffer from dandruff. Thank you

    Reply
  31. Lyosha says

    September 30, 2020 at 2:28 am

    Very useful post to me. I have visit a scalp doctor twice a year because of my issues. Itchy is sadly pretty common for various reasons. So I totally appreciate your work

    Reply
  32. Kileen says

    September 30, 2020 at 4:18 am

    What an informative post! I could see how an itchy scalp could be really annoying and pretty stressful!

    Kileen
    cute & little

    Reply
  33. Everything Enchanting says

    September 30, 2020 at 5:29 am

    Great post ☺ I do have an itchy scalp, thanks to dandruff! At times, drying shampoos or products with high level of SLS, cause itchiness too!

    Reply
  34. Cindy E Ingalls says

    September 30, 2020 at 7:17 am

    Sometimes my scalp gets itchy when I use too much hairspray. I think it’s from the alcohol.

    Reply
  35. Midaa says

    September 30, 2020 at 7:20 am

    I have dry scalp issues and this really helped me. Very Informative. Great Article!

    Reply
  36. CA says

    September 30, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    Thanks for this post! I think that I am already having dandruff as a reaction to a new hair product that I am using now. I did not have white flakes in my hair ever.

    Reply
  37. Melanie williams says

    September 30, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Such a good post and I did not know that there was so many causes for an itchy scalp x

    Reply
  38. melissa says

    September 30, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    This is an ongoing issue lately for me, I started to stop using majority of my products to figure out what’s causing it.

    Reply
  39. Hannah says

    September 30, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Very helpful information you’ve written about! I actually wasn’t aware of a few like having a reaction to hair products.

    Reply
  40. Lavanda Michelle says

    September 30, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Great information. I didn’t know an itchy scalp can have so many causes, it makes me kind of paranoid. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  41. Clarice says

    September 30, 2020 at 10:00 pm

    I agree with you that there different factors causing an itchy scalp. I think that dandruff is the most common that I actually experience this from time to time. Using a medicated shampoo definitely helps.

    Thank you for sharing this.

    Reply
  42. Knashz says

    September 30, 2020 at 11:12 pm

    Haven’t had an itchy scalp but I will surely check this out once I experience symptoms.

    Reply
  43. Ashley t says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:04 am

    This is really good information. I never knew there were so many causes for an itchy scalp.

    Reply
  44. Yanitza Ninett says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:15 am

    Very useful information. So many causes to an itchy scalp!

    Reply
  45. rachel says

    October 1, 2020 at 6:45 am

    I’ve been dealing with this for a while. It’s AWFUL!

    Reply
  46. Kiwi says

    October 1, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Interesting info. I never had an itchy scalp like that before.

    Reply
  47. siennylovesdrawing says

    October 1, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    yeah!! Stress & not enough sleep the factors to hair dandruff, that’s my personal experience with it. cheers, https://www.siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com

    Reply
  48. Ambuj Saxena says

    October 1, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Itchy scalp has been my week spoiler for years now! Thanks for putting down all the possible causes and suggestions to get rid of the itchy scalp here!

    Reply
    • Cristina says

      October 2, 2020 at 4:28 am

      Excellent advice on how to take care of an itchy scalp!

      Reply
  49. Mosaics Lab says

    October 2, 2020 at 3:33 am

    Thank goodness my scalp doesn’t itch at all. I can’t imagine if it did, it would have been so annoying…

    Reply
  50. Millie says

    October 2, 2020 at 5:42 am

    When my son was younger, I lived in fear of him getting lice. As every year there was at least one student in his class who was affected. It is good to see that there is a solution to every possible cause of an itchy scalp.

    Reply
  51. Sacha says

    October 2, 2020 at 5:48 am

    Great info! There’s more than just one answer to these problems!

    Reply
  52. nikhila says

    October 2, 2020 at 10:33 am

    I do have dandruff but I never knew stress can be one of the reasons. I gotta take better care. Thanks.

    Reply
  53. Nikki Wayne says

    October 2, 2020 at 11:39 am

    Thanks for the knowledge. These are all scary scenarios.

    Reply
  54. Gervin Khan says

    October 2, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Thanks for this informative post, now I know what’s itching in my head.

    Reply
  55. aisasami says

    October 2, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    I don’t get an itchy scalp often but I now know what to do if I do. Thanks for the information!

    Reply
  56. Liliana says

    October 2, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    I actually had no idea it could be so many things. I usually get itchy around summer when its really hot
    But it was very informative thank you!

    Reply
  57. Alexis says

    October 3, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    So many common reasons for itchy scalp, thank you for this information.

    Reply
  58. Minakshi Bajpai says

    October 5, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    Thanks for the knowledge and tips you’ve shared in this post. Very informative post.

    Reply
  59. Raksha says

    October 14, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Oh my god! I was not aware of all these causes, I only thought an itchy scalp was either because of the lice or dandruff. This is so good to know.

    Reply
  60. MeenalSonal says

    October 15, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Itchy scalp is very irritating to handle and if we know the right reason remedies are available. Thank you for sharing the problems associated with scalp.

    Reply
  61. Docdivatraveller says

    October 15, 2020 at 8:27 pm

    I get a lot of patients having itchy scalp and there are so many reasons behind these. You have covered very well. Excellent.

    Reply
  62. Rahul Prabhakar says

    October 15, 2020 at 9:03 pm

    I think I may have an itchy scalp. I often complain of dandruff, especially once the season changes. Now I know how to better take care of my hair.

    Reply
  63. Sundeep says

    October 16, 2020 at 5:13 am

    Itching scalp is really really annoying. And it is very difficult to handle. Thanks for sharing this informative article with us. I am bookmarking this post.

    Reply
  64. Judy Morris says

    October 16, 2020 at 6:09 am

    Dandruff is what makes my scalp itchy most times.. but I will have to check the other causes also.

    Reply
  65. Rochelle says

    October 22, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Haha, I’ve always had dandruff and suffered from terrible itchy scalp, I was so embarrassed and hesitated scratching in public, I started using Castor oil which saveeddd my life! Works like a miracle

    Reply
  66. blair villanueva says

    October 25, 2020 at 8:22 am

    I always suffer from dandruff whenever I use a hair care product that turns out doesn’t suit me. But I can easily remove them using sugar cane vinegar. I soak my hair with it for 30mins, giving me a nice lift (but yeah the soar smells needs to rinse off, lol).

    Reply
  67. bahis says

    December 18, 2020 at 3:52 am

    I really like reading an article that will make people think. Also, thanks for allowing me to comment. Sybila Paul Werby

    Reply

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