HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Had lice two months ago. treated properly. scalp still itchy with white flakes all over some areas of scalp look red + found grays.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Chemical irritation: Itching for a couple of weeks after a head lice infestation and cure is somewhat common. However, some people have sensitive scalps that become inflamed by the chemicals in the treatment shampoo. Shampoos containing zinc (such as DHS shampoo) or steroids (available by Rx) are often used to help with this problem.

Dr Gehred agreed

Answered 7/31/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have hair loss when hair tries to grow back my scalp has a dent, itchiness, red spot, some type of liquid coming from it and many grey hairs in spot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Which medicine to treat pubic lice.I found it in many no. But no redness only itchy..Is there any home treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My scalp is always super itchy but i don't have lice, dandruff, or marks of anykind. The only thing that helps is cold water. What could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Swollen occipital lymph node and itchy scalp,no signs of head lice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Ive managed to catch lice Ive never had it before. The back of the box says dont use if allergic to ragweed. Wich I am. So what am I suppose to do? My scalp is itchy and Im not sure what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I've had an itchy scalp for a week or two. It's not red, I don't have dandruff or a dry scalp, and I don't see any lice. Ddx for an itchy scalp?
I have had an itchy scalp for a month. More around the nape of head. No lice. I also have small red bumps that are tender to touch. What could or be?
Hi! my scalp is so itchy and its not just my scalp its my whole head. We have treated for lice three times and have found flecks, but thats it! help?
Great hygiene, but unfortunately I have smelly hair, and its itchy, but there are no flakes, no dandruff, no lice, no scaly scalp. Help!
I became itchy one day: scalp/body/arms/legs. White specs (not flakes) smaller than grains of sand appear on my shirt and bedsheets daily. I get crawling sensations on my head, but Urgent Care said no lice. Any thoughts?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.