Question 1

have a very dry scalp. used everything from sulfur shampoo, to tea tree oil, to apple cider vinegar (looked online for solutions).doesnt seem to help.

Accepted Answer

Dry scalp: Prevent dryness (don't wash hair too often). A primary doctor or dermatologist can look for psoriasis, eczema, or fungal infections if worrisome scalp symptoms. If checking for fungal infections, the dermatologist may take hair samples to culture. Doctors may also try some cortisone or Kenalog (triamcinolone) sprays to counteract dryness. Some patients put olive oil on the scalp for a while, before washing.

Question 2

my scalp feels loose. what is this?

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LOOSE SCALP: Maybe. Some persons have loose scalp without problems.

Question 3

feels like something  crawling  in my scalp?

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Lice?: You could have lice. Get a lice comb and have someone help you to examine for lice eggs and the lice themselves. A dry scalp can also cause itching that can give sensation of something crawling. Have someone help you look!

Question 4

botflys on scalp how wud i know if i had them?

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Have scalp examined : Botflys are found in central & s. America, so if you haven't traveled there, don't worry.  If you have been there and you develop a bump under your skin that continues to get bigger, then there might be a botfly larva growing in your scalp.  Have your doctor look at it under magnification to see if there is a pore. If you put vaseline over the pore it may suffocate the larva and it may come out!

Question 5

is a scalp cyst serious?

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No: Most cysts of the scalp are benign.

Question 6

is a loose scalp normal?

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LOOSE SCALP: Maybe. Some persons have loose scalp without problems.

Question 7

in my scalp my hairfall is?

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Hair loss: It would have been helpful to get more information from you. Refer to this link to know more about your condition:https://www.medicinenet.com/hair_loss/article.htm#what_treatment_is_there_for_hair_loss_in_men

Question 8

how to remove a scalp cyst?

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Surgery: Scalp cysts are removed by surgical excision under local anesthesia (typically).  This is usually done by a dermatologist.

Question 9

i have a fungus in.my scalp?

Accepted Answer

How do you know?: See a dermatologist. Scalp fungus is unusual after puberty. When it occurs it should be treated. Perhaps you have something else.

Question 10

why could my scalp be itchy?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may have a common condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.

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Botflys on scalp how wud i know if i had them?

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In my scalp my hairfall is?

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