Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have smelly hair/itchy hair and it started a few weeks ago.i wash it an still two days later back to ick.even using special shampoo.help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Oil and seb derm: While it is most likely seborrheic dermatitis, you would be helping yourself by seeing a dermatologist for a more definitive look-see.
Answered 11/16/2013
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
The crown of my hair gets really itchy. Once I shampoo the itching goes away but comes back the next day. There is no burning, just itching.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My scalp is very itchy even though I use an anti-dandruff/itch shampoo. It is itchiest on the crown and back of my head.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Itchy Rash from head in hairline down back and behind ears. Nothing new being used shampoo, detergents or soap. What can I do to stop the itching.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo treat itchy dry scalp? I've tried head & shoulders and jason tea tree shampoo, but the itchyness and dryness still come back.
I develop an itchy scalp every few days. It seems like dandruff - when I rub I can see small white things falling off. When I wash my hair with shampoo, I have to rub my scalp with a towel to get rid of the flakes. What could it be? In my ear as well?
Or do u have any womens hair wash shampoo and conditioner products that I can use for my oily dandruff itchy color treated hair?
My scalp is dry and itchy I've always had dandruff and get my hair bleached. What can be done? Anti dandruff shampoo helps but still itchy
I have a rash that started on my neck and has spread to my back. It is NOT red. It is itchy and bumpy and has what looks like white heads inbetween. I used a hair growth shampoo. Could this be the cause? My scalp is not itchy at all
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
