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Itchy scalp

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How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Is Symptom of

Seborrheic dermatitis of scalp
Condition
Ringworm of scalp
Condition
Head lice
Condition
Dermatitis
Condition
Scalp psoriasis
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Itchy scalp
Selenium sulfide
3.5
4 reviews
Ketoconazole
3
11 reviews
Salicylic acid
2.9
8 reviews
Mineral oil
2.9
8 reviews

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