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Scalp pruritus: Scratching for answers.

Authors :
ADAMSON, SARAH ROSE
DAVENPORT, RACHAEL
CHONG, ALVIN H.
FOLEY, PETER
Source :
Medicine Today; Dec2022, Vol. 23 Issue 12, p2-11, 11p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The article discusses scalp pruritus and its treatment. It mentions the common causes for it including seborrhoeic dermatitis that can be controlled by using an antidandruff shampoo alongwith ketoconazole cream, psoriasis that can be controlled by a shampoo having salicylic acid, and lichen simplex chronicus which can be treated by using topical corticosteroid lotions.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1443430X
Volume :
23
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medicine Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160912659