subject: Some Main Causes Of Itchy Scalp [print this page] Having an itchy scalp is a very common and frustrating problem to have. An itchy scalp can be caused by a number of different skin conditions. Let's look at a few of the most common causes of this annoying problem.
## Dealing With Dandruff
Otherwise known as "seborrheic dermatitis", this is actually an overproduction of cells in your skin. This in turn leads to abnormal dryness and flakiness. It it most easily noticed as those white flakes that lay in your hair or fall and land on your clothing.
Also called as "seborrheic dermatitis", this is actually a phenomenon where there is an overproduction of cells in your skin. This causes unusual dryness and flakiness. This can be seen from the white flakes that drop on your clothes or stays in your hair.
## Dealing With Dermatitis
People usually experience this by coming into contact with a poison plant such as poison ivy. Other things that may cause contact dermatitis include soaps, hair colors, detergents and even certain foods. This type of contact accounts for most cases of this problem.
This usually happens to people when they come in contact with a poison plant like poison ivy. Some of the other things that would trigger this problem include detergents, soaps, hair products as well as certain types of food. These are the usual culprits for this problem.
## Don't Be One to Ignore Psoriasis
This can usually be seen as a red rash visible when the skin thickens. This has been found to be the genetic condition which contributes to the 4% of dry scalp issue. Topical lotions can be used to treat the affected area.
## Head Louse
This usually affects children where this louse spreads from one person to another via contact and must be treated using a certain type of hair wash. Bed sheets and clothes must also be washed frequently to get rid of the lice from the material.
It is difficult to pin point the best hair product or treatment for some of these problematic scalps. Even stress can contribute to problematic scalp. See a scalp doctor and state your concerns to the specialist and find ways to cure it. They may not provide you a quick fix but at least you will be able to put the nasty itchiness and dryness at bay. However, what's important is that you should never scratch your scalp as it will get worse and may even spread to other areas if you do.
