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What causes my head / scalp to itch when i eat hot spicy stuff?

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Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Unusual: Reaction to heat from spices that causes change in nerve endings. Avoid spicy foods or pretreat with oral antihistamine such as Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

What causes my head / scalp to itch when i eat hot spicy stuff?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Morris Westfried answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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