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Constant itching scalp

Posted by jeanadair123 @jeanadair123, Jul 19, 2021

Just interested if anyone has an itchy scalp? I have had 3 cancers but this is driving me crazy. Two doctors gave me shampoo but the side effects loss of hair etc put me off using them. I have been using 1 tablespoon of olive oil and tea tree and peppermint oil. Has anyone had a problem and if so what did they use? Thanks

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ib66 | @ib66 | Feb 18 3:14pm
In reply to @suffragent "Try Advantan for the itchy calf dots. Worked for me." + (show)
@suffragent

Try Advantan for the itchy calf dots. Worked for me.

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I’m really sorry to hear about your itching, purple dots, and weight loss.
I had a very itchy scalp several years ago, purple dots that itched, weight loss but that may have been from depression.
Ultimately, I was diagnosed with Grover’s Disease and am now on Dupixent which has been a life saver. Best of luck.

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irr4et | @irr4et | Feb 18 7:18pm
In reply to @susanh824 "My scalp has been extremely itchy for years. About nine years ago, I developed rashes on..." + (show)
@susanh824

My scalp has been extremely itchy for years. About nine years ago, I developed rashes on my lower legs that looked like petechiae, but itched. Tried steroids with no luck. Recently, my dermatologist prescribed Naltrexone for the itch. The relief was almost instantaneous. I had never tied together the itchy scalp with the problem on my legs, but Naltrexone helped both.

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I have food sensitivities, Mast Cell releases and Histamine in foods Intolerance. The first two caused my scalp to itch for quite a long time. The answer is ofcourse to stop eating the foods that trigger itchy scalp by first going through food sensitivity testing.

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