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3 possible causes of 'Itchy scalp'
Click to view article 1. Tinea capitis
Fungal infection- scalp; Infection- fungal- scalp; Tinea of the scalp; Ringworm- scalp.Tinea capitis(also cal...

Symptoms:

  • Blanching of skin
  • Skin redness
  • Pus-filled scalp lesion
  • Black dots on scalp
  • Itchy scalp
Click to view article 2. Head lice
Head lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp. They can be spread by close contact with other people.Thes...

Symptoms:

  • Lice
  • Itchy scalp
  • Lice nits on hair shaft
Click to view article 3. Body lice
Body lice are tiny parasites( Pediculus humanus corporis) that spread through close contact with other people.

Symptoms:

  • Lice
  • Rash on genitals
  • Anal itching
  • Skin lice visible
  • Itchy scalp
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