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What causes itching scalp especially at hairline?

I've tried dandruff shampoos, coal tar shampoos, Selsun Blue, coconut & aloe shampoos, Scalpicin - but none seem to prevent the itching and _breakouts_ especially at the rear bottom & same place in the front of hairline and around ears.

This gets maddening especially when first trying to fall asleep. Can I be washing my hair too often or not enough? My water is chlorinated; could I be allergic to it? When I scratch my scalp, a white residue gets under my nails. Sebaceus glands may be working overtime, but what causes that?

Anyone with suggestions, I'd really appreciate.

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  • 9 years ago
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    i think it's lice and the white stuff are eggs from lice

  • 5 years ago

    Not sure if it the same thing or not, but I have three kids 9, 5, and 1. All three have a thing for hair. My first one liked to stick the end of my hair in her ear, the second one liked to take her index finger and pull the top of my hair and the baby pulls on his hair when he is going to sleep. The DR.said this was all normal.

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