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A 19-year-old male asked:

Is an itchy scalp a sign of mpb? i'm not balding but i get the occasional itches in various places on head, is this anything to worry about?

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Dr. David Lortscheranswered

Dermatology 15 years experience

No: Itch is not related to MPB. It could be related to dandruff / seborrheic dermatitis, or simply dry skin.

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