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Itchy scalp due to neuropathy

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jan 15 1:32pm | Replies (20)

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@johnbishop

Hi @igl, The itch can definitely cause some consternation especially when it's the scalp. I have neuropathy but no pain so I'm not taking any medications for the neuropathy. I have sometimes had itchy scalp but also arms, legs and unmentionable areas also. For me I don't know whether or not it's due to my neuropathy. I have used anti-itch creams which have helped some but not really made it go away entirely.

Both @artscaping and @leeisme have started discussions mentioning itching and you may find them helpful.
--- The "itch".....An update about testing and treating.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/the-itch-an-update-about-testing-and-treating/
--- Anybody else have these weird symptoms?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anybody-else-have-these-weird-symptoms/.

I don't think anyone but the neurologist knows what they would recommend after you meet with them. It would be great if PT might help though. While we wait for others to respond, I thought you might like to read this reference on neuropathy related to itchy scalp.

"Neurogenic causes of scalp dysesthesia occur with damage to the central or peripheral pathways of itch sensation, resulting in modification and heightened sensitivity of nerves that result in abnormal sensations in the absence of or out of proportion to external stimuli."
--- Scalp dysesthesia: a neuropathic phenomenon - PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35122352/

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Replies to "Hi @igl, The itch can definitely cause some consternation especially when it's the scalp. I have..."

I never connected a scalp itch problem I developed several months ago with arachnoiditis. It's helpful to know what the likely source of the itchiness may be, even if there is no solution for it.