Question 1

tactile hyperesthesia causes.

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many causes: This is an abnormal sensation. It is an increased sensitivity. This is due to nerve damage and there are multiple causes of nerve damage. In your age group the most common is environmental, secondary to diabetes, and secondary to alcohol abuse and dependence.

Question 2

what causes cutaneous hyperesthesia?

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Allodynia newer name: Cutaneous hyperesthesia is a bit dated.  Several things such as migraines, acute appendicitis, radiculopathies of the cervical and lumbar spines, Shingles or a herpetic skin infection can cause this heightened sensation of the skin which can also be seen in a condition know as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or (CRPS) which can occur after a major injury, surgery/operation, or long bone fracture.

Question 3

what causes deep scalp itch?

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Need to see Doctor: Itchy scalp is due to an inflammatory reaction on the scalp.It is a common problem among adults.It can be caused by
1seborrhic dermatitis which cause dandruff
2hypothyroidism
3lupus erythematotus
4scalp infections with fungi and bacteria
5allergy to shampoos or hair dyes/dressings
a persistant itchy scalp needs to be examined and evaluated by your doctor or dermatologist.

Question 4

what causes scabs on the scalp?

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Healing: Any injury to the scalp will eventually try to heal. Dried blood, mixed with died cells form a layer on the wound surface known as scab. Beneath it a new skin is formed and the scab will eventually fall off the normal skin. It works as a shied, basically.

Question 5

what causes thick dandruff on scalp?

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Several posibilities: A fungus, malassezia lives on scalps of healthy adults without problems, sometimes growing out of control, feeding on oils inyour hair follicles. This can irritate your scalp and cause extra skin cells to grow, die and fall off, clumping with oil from your hair and scalp, making them appear white and flaky in your hair.  You may also have eczema, psoriasis, dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 6

does oily scalp causes more dandruff ?

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No one knows: No one really knows what causes dandruff but it may be caused by the overgrowth of a normal fungus on your scalp. Usually it is helped by washing your hair frequently with a dandruff shampoo if that does not work then you should see a dermatologist.

Question 7

can scalp nerve endings cause scalp itch?

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Scalp nerve: Scalp nerve endings do NOT cause itchiness. Any itchy stimuli may activate the scalp nerve ending and be perceived as itch.

Question 8

what causes body tingling especially scalp?

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Scalp Tingling: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of scalp tingling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 
Anxiety, 
hyperthyroidism, 
migraine, 
multiple sclerosis, 
neck muscle tension, 
sinus, 
menopause, 
hormone replacement therapy, 
allergy to shampoo/soap.

Question 9

what condition causes sandpaper-like scalp?

Accepted Answer

SANDPAPER SCALP: PSORIASIS IS ONE DISORDER THAT CAN CAUSE IT.
HOW LONG?
DOES IT ITCH?
ANY RASHES ON OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BODY?

Question 10

what might cause occasional tingling in the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Normal nerves: Occasional transient tingling of the scalp is normal and experienced by virtually everyone.

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