I’ve had itchy skin for 3 years on my scalp and sides of chest etc. only thing that really works is a low gluten low sugar diet. It’s hard to do but it works.

Hi Brian. There are many possible causes but as you mention itching throughout the head and a new barber shop, it is possible that this is a fungal infection of the scalp (tinea capitis). There is no way we can say for sure. You need to have your scalp assessed by a medical doctor and if possible it would be advisable to consult with a trichologist or dermatologist even though you may not want to. Trying to self-manage your condition when the exact cause has not as yet been diagnosed can only lead to unnecessary delays and may even progress to complications such as hair loss in time. Speak to your doctor.

I’ve been using Tresemme shampoo for years. I don’t believe I have dandruff at all. However, I’ve now been noticing the rest of my scalp does itch a bit throughout the day. I did go to a new barber shop my last haircut.

Any idea what this is? Treatment? I’d prefer not to take the trip to my derm if possible. Thank you in advance!

Hello am having a very bad problem over 3 years now and no changes I have a lots of bumps at my head back and it icthes a lot everyday can’t take it no more and a lot of white flake thing and my scalp it make my hair fall off and tin can u help me please

Hi Stacey. Certain “bugs” may not bite you but there presence and that of their stool can irritate your skin thereby causing a rash. If only you were affected then it would be advisable to consider certain skin conditions like contact dermatitis but since another family member is also affected it is very likely related to a common environmental factor. Try sleeping in another roo and seeing if it happens. Wash all linen thoroughly, expose to sunlight or dry in a clothes dryer at higher heat levels. Flip the mattress over and if possible use a waterproof mattress protector and see if it continues. Sometimes the problem may be elsewhere in the house like a new type of soap or laundry detergent. Difficult to say for sure unless you consult with your family doctor or a dermatologist. Trying to exclude possible causes/sources can help speed up the diagnosis.

Hi Kylie. Since you have excluded so many conditions you must have seen a doctor before. If you’re trying to self-diagnose yourself and have decided tat it is not any of the conditions that you mentioned then you should be aware that not all of these rashes present in what can be termed as typical symptoms. It sounds like a ringworm (fungal infection of the scalp), psoriasis or contact dermatitis. We cannot tell you what it is. You doctor will have to examine it and then advise you further.

Bed bugs..itching when u get in bed?