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Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 2 9:38am | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@buck12 wow! I’m trying to understand.
You have arthritis in your neck and it’s causing your scalp to itch. Is it a nerve issue under your scalp? Does your scalp hurt (feel very sore) when you touch it?
The dermatologist gave you a topical cream. Does it get put on your scalp or your neck?
I’m having similar issues with itching. I have occipital neuralgia so my scalp gets tender because the nerves under the scalp are inflamed. That happened when my neck and skull became misaligned.
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@SusanEllen66
I also have an itchy scalp. I went to the dermatologist and she asked me if I had arthritis! I said yes I do! She said well that’s why and told me to try over the counter Scalpacin. That was no help whatsoever!
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Hi Susan--Yes, I have cervical (neck) osteoarthritis. The Doctor told me that due to this the nerves can be pinched, thus causing the scalp nerve endings to itch. I am fortunate in that I have no pain, only itching. He prescribed a topical solution (clobetasol) to put on my scalp--hopefully this will calm the nerve endings and thus resolve the itching. This sadly, if it works, will be a maintenance type of resolution--as it will not end it. If this does not work I am to call him and he prescribe a second topical drug. Sounds similar to what you are experiencing---was just so strange that he hit on the cause after looking at my scalp and not seeing any irritation or flaking--he knew right away what to ask me.