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A 25-year-old male asked:
When i eat fish i get itchy scalp dry skin and thinning hair my doctor take prick test fish allergy but was negative i don't understand what is this?
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Dr. Nayla Mumnehanswered
Allergy and Immunology 31 years experience
Not all related: I can see itchy scalp as a possible allergy but eating fish cannot immediately cause you to have thinning hair and dry skin. This is related to a more chronic cause, did you get your thyroid checked? Did you see a dermatologist? You may have an unrelated skin condition.
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Dr. Scott Dyeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 22 years experience
May not be allergy: Allergic reactions generally occur immediately. Can get hives, angioedema, wheezing, runny nose, sneezing, nausea, vomitting, or diarrhea. Dry itchy skin is not a sign of an allergic reaction, but could be eczema flaring from ingestion of a triggering food.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
I have an itchy scalp and two small bumps at the bottom of my head on either side. Could this be allergy related since it is fall? I have been sweating a lot as well due to increase in exercise. Skin on body itches as well.
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
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A 51-year-old male asked about a 42-year-old female:
Itchy back of head which extend halfway on back. Using scalp help which contains hydrocortisone 1% seborrheic dermatitis/Psoriasis anti itch liquid. Not helping. Taking allergy medicine too. Had this for over month now. Please advice?
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Time to see dermatol: It is time to see dermatology and get a definite diagnosis. It may be psoriasis. You can try T-Gel Shampoo which might help.
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