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I have the feeling of crawling and itching on scalp like something is digging into my scalp i get headaches frequently when this happens.

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Nerve irritation: Sometimes you can have a neuritis (irritation of a nerve) in the scalp that can cause those symptoms. See your doctor for evaluation.

Answered 6/27/2014

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A member asked:

I have the feeling of crawling and itching on scalp like something is digging into my scalp i get headaches frequently when this happens.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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