Scalp symptoms
Scalp symptoms: Introduction
Further information about Scalp symptoms is below, or review more specific
information about these types of Scalp symptoms:
itchy scalp, dry scalp, Scalp pain, Scalp itch, Scalp swelling, Scalp numbness, Scalp coldness, Scalp bleeding
or other types.
Scalp symptoms: Symptoms of the scalp on the head.
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Scalp symptoms: Symptom Checker
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Scalp symptoms
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Medical Books Excerpts
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Medical Books Excerpts
- ALOPECIA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Alopecia
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- DANDRUFF
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Alopecia
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
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- Alopecia
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Alopecia
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Alopecia
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Dandruff
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Misdiagnosis and Scalp symptoms
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Diagnostic tests for Scalp symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Scalp symptoms. Some of these are listed below :
- Skin examination
- Inspect carefully for head lice or eggs of Pediculus humanus
- Capitus which are glued to the hair shafts
- Note characteristics of any scalp rash - e.g. macular, papular, pustular, vesicular, bullous, scaly - will help determine the cause of the scalp rash (e.g. a macular or papular rash may suggest eczema, contact dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis or a drug reaction; a pustular rash may suggest staphylococcus or a fungal skin infection; a vesicular or bullous rash may suggest chicken pox, dermatitis herpetiformis, contact dermatitis or bullous impetigo; a scaly rash may suggest psoriasis, fungal skin infection, dandruff, pityriasis capitis (dandruff) and seborrheic dermatitis).
- Blood tests
- Radioallergosorbent testing (RAST) - may help in determining exacerbating allergens in atopic dermatitis (eczema).
- ANA and ds DNA autoantibodies, if suspect lupus erythematosus which may cause disc-shaped patches on the scalp and patchy hair loss
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Scalp symptoms.
Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing
your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information
you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis.
Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had the scalp symptoms? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- What particular scalp symptoms do you have? - e.g. itchy scalp, rash on scalp, scaly scalp, flaky scalp, dry scalp, tender scalp.
- Is there any other areas of the body that are affected? - e.g. seborrheic dermatitis may also affect the skin of the face and trunk; psoriasis may also affect the skin on the trunk, nails and the joints but tends not to affect the face.
- Contact with anyone that also has scalp or other skin symptoms? - e.g. may suggest chicken pox, impetigo or head lice.
- Past history of skin disorders that may cause scalp symptoms? - e.g. atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, dermatitis herpetiformis.
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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse
your condition.
The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Scalp symptoms) may include:
- Itchy scalp, and if so is the itch mild, moderate or severe?
- Fever? - may suggest chicken pox, Steven's -Johnson syndrome.
- Headache? - scalp skin tenderness is a feature of muscle contraction headache (tension headache).
- Symptoms of psoriasis vulgaris of the scalp? - e.g. thick patches of adherent scale on the scalp, mild to moderate itch. May be associated with psoriasis lesions on other parts of the body including elbows and knees. May be complicated by arthritis and nail symptoms.
- Symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis? - e.g. yellow-red, scaly, greasy and itchy rash of the scalp. May also affect the ears, face, eyebrows, around the eyes, around the nose, centre of the chest and centre of the back. Dandruff is a feature of the scalp area. In infants, scalp involvement is called "cradle cap".
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Organs affected by Scalp symptoms:
The list of organs typically affected by Scalp symptoms may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Scalp symptoms
The list below shows some of the causes of Scalp symptoms mentioned in various sources:
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causes of Scalp symptoms
How Common are these Causes of Scalp symptoms?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Scalp symptoms.
Of the 31
causes of Scalp symptoms that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2
causes are "very common" diseases
- 1
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 1
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 29
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 31
causes of Scalp symptoms
Conditions listing symptoms: Scalp symptoms:
The following list of conditions
have 'Scalp symptoms' 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.
A
Angiosarcoma of the scalp
... scalp painC
Chickenpox
... scalp blistersCompulsive scalp picking
... bleeding scalpCradle Cap
... scalp rash, yellowish scalp scalesD
Dandruff
... itchy scalp, dry scalp, white flakes on scalpDandy-Walker Syndrome
... congested scalp veinsDiscoid lupus erythematosus
... scalp rashE
Eczema
... scalp rashH
Hailey-Hailey disease
... scalp blistersHead lice
... itchy scalpM
Microcephaly
... loose scalp, wrinkled scalpMohr syndrome
... dry scalpMuscle contraction headache
... sore scalpN
Neurodermatitis
... scalp rashO
OFD syndrome type 8
... dry scalpOFD syndrome type Figuera
... dry scalpOFD syndrome type IX
... dry scalpOral facial digital syndrome
... dry scalpOral facial digital syndrome, type IV
... dry scalpOrofaciodigital syndrome Thurston type
... dry scalpOrofaciodigital syndrome type 10
... dry scalpOrofaciodigital syndrome, type 3
... dry scalpP
Pemphigus Foliaceus
... scalp blistersPemphigus Vulgaris
... scalp blistersPemphigus vulgaris, familial
... scalp blistersPsoriasis
... scalp rashQ
Quinquaud's decalvans folliculitis
... scalp swellingS
Sakati syndrome
... cutaneous atrophy of scalpSugarman syndrome
... dry scalpV
Varadi Papp syndrome
... dry scalpW
Whelan syndrome
... dry scalp
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Scalp symptoms?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Scalp symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Classifications of Scalp symptoms:
Subtypes of Scalp symptoms:
Itchy scalp (2 causes), Dry scalp (13 causes), Scalp pain (1 cause), Scalp itch, Scalp swelling (1 cause), Scalp numbness, Scalp coldness, Scalp bleeding (1 cause), Scalp bruise, Scalp tingling/paresthesias, Scalp burning sensations, Engorged scalp veins, Fontanel bulging, Scalp Tingling, Scalp tingling/paresthesia, Flaky scalp, Scalp Burning Sensation
Medical Conditions associated with Scalp symptoms:
Head symptoms (6066 causes)
Symptoms related to Scalp symptoms:
Scalp symptoms (31 causes), Hair symptoms (644 causes), Itchy scalp (2 causes), Dry scalp (13 causes), Scalp pain (1 cause), Scalp itch, Scalp swelling (1 cause), Scalp numbness, Scalp coldness, Scalp bleeding (1 cause)
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