This is what about itching is causing your discomfort and how to fix it quick
Our guide to what that annoying niggle is and how to treat i.
There’s nothing quite like scratching an itch for pleasurable relief even if it usually makes it worse!
Here’s our guide to what could be causing that annoying niggle and how to zap it...
Itchy scalp
Most likely: Dandruff
This common dry skin condition causes white or grey flakes of skin to appear on the scalp and in the hair, says Dr Ross Perry, GP and cosmetics doctor at Cosmedics Skin Clinics ( cosmedics.co.uk )
Try using an anti-dandruff shampoo containing ingredients such as zinc pyrithione, salicylic acid, selenium sulphide, ketoconazole or coal tar.
Could be: Head lice
If you have young children, there’s a good chance this is the cause of family members scratching their heads, says Dr Perry. Comb hair wi...