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" Question My scalp (especially the two sides of my crown) feels very tender, itchy and painful.  I have ignored it and hoped it would go away, I thought maybe it was a phase, but it has been going on for too long now.  I had a baby four years ago, so it cannot be that. During the past six months, I have done more exercise, such as swimming and walking, as I thought that would rectify the problem, but it hasn&amp;#039;t.  I have no dandruff and the scalp looks white and clean, but it feels very red and irritable. Please tell me what it could be and how I can make it better.   Answer  It seems likely that you have a condition affecting the skin in that area and a doctor really needs to look at your scalp.  It is easy to miss signs of inflammation in the skin when you&amp;#039;re not used to looking for it. As your symptoms are mostly confined to the scalp, it seems likely that you have a form of dermatitis or eczema known as seborrhoeic dermatitis.  This does usually cause scaling, but in mild forms the scaling can be difficult to spot. It is a skin condition that can be treated relatively easily with shampoos and creams.  Alternatively, your skin might be reacting to a chemical. It is possible to become sensitive, even allergic, to substances that you&amp;#039;ve used for a long time.  Look carefully at the shampoos and conditioners that you are already using on your hair. It is hard to give an accurate diagnosis without seeing your scalp. It is best to go to your doctor to discover what is causing these symptoms. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As A blotch of dry skin on my leg Abscesses and folliculitis Bumpy skin Extremely dry skin How can I stop my lips getting dry and flaky? How can I stop this dry flaky skin from recurring? How can I treat my dry scalp? I hate my skin I have stopped taking my HRT and am now suffering from very dry skin I have very flaky skin I need help for flaking skin I used aloe vera cream soap as a lotion Inflamed spot on the leg Itch-free bikini line? Molluscum contagiosum My inner thighs rub together My legs get hot and swollen Sore, flaky skin Sore navel Sore nipples Very dry skin on the thumb What can I do about my dry lips? What can I do about my very dry skin?   Last updated 12.03.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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