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I have a itchy scalp without flaking, scaling, dandruff, red or inflammed areas. the severe itching seems to only happen while i sleep. please help!?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Itchy scalp: Try a dandruff shampoo in the shower every night. Use a Hydrocortisone liquid solution after the shampoo if you still itch. If there is no relief, see a dermatologist. Otc shampoos include head & shoulders, selson, dhs, nizoral, (ketoconazole) tsal, tgel, etc. The generics should also work.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 1/24/2016

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A member asked:

I have a itchy scalp without flaking, scaling, dandruff, red or inflammed areas. the severe itching seems to only happen while i sleep. please help!?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Fisher agreed

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