Contact dermatitis is an itchy, red rash caused by direct contact with irritants or allergens. The rash can be anywhere on your body, including the scalp. The rash itself doesn’t involve scabs ...

“Seborrheic dermatitis is a common scalp condition caused by overgrowth of microorganisms such as Pityrosporum and Malassezia,” Dr. Thosani says. Severe itching from dandruff can cause scabs ...

Head lice may cause intense itching. Scratching the scalp could cause sores and scabs that worsen the itching. These infected sores may require antibiotic treatment. People can treat head lice at ...

“Seborrheic dermatitis is a common scalp condition caused by overgrowth of microorganisms such as Pityrosporum and Malassezia,” Dr. Thosani says. Severe itching from dandruff can cause scabs ...

Sometimes, itching is accompanied by an oily scalp. Yellowish, oily flakes are a common sign of seborrheic dermatitis. Flakes might appear darker or brown in people with dark skin tones.

It can be tempting to pick at scabs on the scalp if they are itchy or painful, but this can cause complications such as infections or skin damage. Some people may pick at their scabs due to an ...

But it also can cause scaly, itchy patches on your scalp that can ooze and scab over. You could also get sores if you scratch your scalp because it’s itchy. Symptoms tend to come and go and may ...

In Ayurveda, itching on the scalp is linked to food, which means what you eat can disturb the balance of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body, causing itching on the scalp. Apart from this ...

Ahead, see expert insight from leading dermatologists and trichologists—a.k.a. hair and scalp specialists—on what causes dry and itchy scalp, as well as how to prevent and treat it.

An itchy scalp might seem like a minor annoyance, but health experts are warning that if it becomes persistent, it could be an indicator of a more serious condition. Chemist Click's health ...