Dry scalp: A condition which is characterized by a dry texture to ones scalp. See free access online books about Dry scalp below. See detailed information below for a list of 13 causes of Dry scalp, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Dry scalp as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 5
medications causing Dry scalp
The list below shows some of the causes of Dry scalp mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 13 causes of Dry scalp
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Dry scalp. Of the 13 causes of Dry scalp that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Dry scalp' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Dry scalp:
Scalp symptoms (31 causes), Head symptoms (6066 causes)
Symptoms related to Dry scalp:
Itchy scalp (2 causes), Scalp rash, Scalp pain (1 cause), Tingling scalp, Eczema (205 causes), Cradle cap, Dandruff (3 causes), Tinea capitis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Psoriasis, Dermatomyositis, Scabies, Oral-facial-digital syndrome type I (Papillon-Leage syndrome)
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