Itchy scalp can be cause of a real embarrassment and frustrations at times as you scratch your scalp constantly.

There are various reasons that could lead to itchy scalp and some of them are as follows:

1. If you don’t wash your hair properly frequently then your scalp can become itchy. It can however be prevented by washing your hair with a good shampoo at least twice every week.

2. If your scalp is dry then it can lead to itch as dry scalp are prone to infection. Frequent washing of hair with hot water, use of shampoo frequently and dry weather are some of the causes that can cause dry itchy scalp. Prevention can be done by using a good shampoo for dry hair.

3. Dandruffs one of the most common causes of itchy scalps and is defined as white scaly thin flakes and is a fungal infection. Dandruffs are found not only among people who have dry skin but it is also found in oily scalps. Dandruffs can be treated by using a good shampoo frequently. You can also use anti dandruff and other medicated shampoos.

4. Scalp Ringworms is a fungal infection found mostly in scalp of kids. The patches are itchy, rough inflammed area and are contagious. Due to ringworms the lymph nodes on sides of the back of the neck can get enlarged. Treatment is done by taking anti fungal drugs.

5. Scalp sunburn is red and itchy. However it can be treated by wearing a cap or a hat whenever you go out in sun, take a cool shower, if severe burn is there then take corticosteroids.

6. Folliculitis is a bacterial infection which causes red itchy bumps on the scalp. It may be caused due to poor hygiene, diabetes or exposure to chemicals. Treatment can be done by maintaining a proper hygiene, cleaning the area with soap and water and by taking topical antibiotics in severe cases.

7. Head lice is commonly found in kids and can cause severe itching of scalp and neck area due to allergy towards the saliva of the lice. They are highly contagious in nature. Treatment can be done by using anti lice powder, anti lice shampoos and avoiding contact with the infected person and not using his/her personal belongings without washing it with Dettol.

8. Cradel caps is caused due to overactive oil glands in new born babies where scales appears on the scalp which are itchy in nature but are not infectious in nature. Treatment can be done by using baby oil after shampoo.

9. Some people are in a habit of scratching their scalp which can itch. Treatment can be done by applying an ointment and avoid touching the infected area.

10. Acne on scalp can lead to itching and can be treated by using anti acne creams.

11. Scalp Psoriasis can lead to formation of tiny scales in scalp and can be treated by using anti dandruff shampoo and treating it with coconut oil.