Itchy scalp - but no nits

[Dancergirl]

My 9 year old dd has been complaining of an itchy scalp the last few days. We've all had nits before and I know what to look for - I've been looking and looking in natural light and there's nothing in her hair - no lice and no eggs.

Does anyone know what else could be causing the itchiness? Should I be using a special shampoo or anything like that? Thanks.

[amummyinwaiting]

I have had similar this ever since I was a child. I have a mild type a scalp psoriasis. I get a really itchy scalp and the top layer is quite soft. I dont get dandruff from it but I do get blood-y scabs and white scabs.
My scalp gets more itchy if i get sweaty, if I go to bed with even damp hair or if I am stressed.
I use Polytar shampoo which you can get on prescription or over the counter or some people I know use T gel shampoo.
Be careful though as when I went to get some more of my shampoo from the dr a few months ago I didnt see my usual dr and she tried t convince me it was nits hen i knew it wasnt.
hth.

[EndangeredSpecies]

if there's no bleeding/flaky skin could it just be heat/sweatiness? Mine seems to have a "sweaty head" and if I don't tie her hair back every day she gets kind of cradle cap (she's 6 ) and her hair sticks to her ears causing redness and itching. If it's looking sore at all get it checked out.

[happysunshinedays]

Thanks for this post Dancergirl. Have been watching as my DD 4 years has had the same problem over the past few days. I've washed it really well this morning and will keep checking scalp for dryness. Hope your DD improves too.

[Oneandnomore]

Dd has had the same and I put some plain moisturiser on her scalp, it helps the dryness and itching. I use Boots sensitive baby moisturiser.