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Scalp itches bad at rear. derm put me on hydocort. liquid and id dr. placed me on antibiotic. still itches severly. only new med is lyrica (pregabalin) 150 bed hlp?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

This might help: The Lyrica (pregabalin) may help. Did they x-ray your neck? Abnormalities of the bones of your neck can cause this sometime.

Answered 6/27/2014

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Dr. David Hardin answered

Just scalp?: I think you would more likely itch all over still if uncertain taper off carefully and see if it stops.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 8/17/2013

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A member asked:

Scalp itches bad at rear. derm put me on hydocort. liquid and id dr. placed me on antibiotic. still itches severly. only new med is lyrica (pregabalin) 150 bed hlp?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr. David Hardin answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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