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Itchy scalp

Itchy scalp

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Is Symptom of

Seborrheic dermatitis
Condition
Contact dermatitis (rash)
Condition
Dyshidrotic eczema
Allergy
Ringworm (tinea)
Condition
Cradle cap
Condition
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Itchy scalp
Selenium sulfide
3
1 review
Mineral oil
3
1 review
Salicylic acid
Ketoconazole

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