dry itchy small patch on scalp

[Gonnagetgoing]

I have a small dry patch on my scalp - maybe half or 1 inch if that - if I scratch/pick off the scab then it scabs over.

Thing is - it's only one very small area, I don't have dandruff or a dry flaky scalp in general (I had this years ago in my 20's so I know what it's like) - however, haven't been using the best shampoos recently...

What can I do? What helps?

Does it weep at all? And, a bit gross, but if you rub that patch with your fingers, and smell them, does it smell?

No to weeping and no smell either!

Can’t work out how it’s suddenly appeared!

I get this from time to time. I use Neutrogena TGel shampoo and after a few weeks of using it it goes away

This

@freesolo

This

ah ok - used to use this in my 20s. Will try it again.

strange that it hasn't appeared for approx 25 years until now!

actually - was early 20's. had terrible dry scalp, funnily enough as soon as I stopped stressing about it, it went away...

It's something I get once every few years or so, no idea what causes it!

I get this too. No idea why, and asked GP who wasn't concerned but recommended a shampoo. I can't remember which, sorry!

Could be psoriasis. I’d recommend T-gel and a trip to the GP if that doesn’t help. Topical steroids will sort it but try the shampoo first.

@Brian9600

Could be psoriasis. I’d recommend T-gel and a trip to the GP if that doesn’t help. Topical steroids will sort it but try the shampoo first.

I would be very surprised if it is psoriasis but will try T-gel first and GP if that doesn't help.

@Peggytheredhen

I get this too. No idea why, and asked GP who wasn't concerned but recommended a shampoo. I can't remember which, sorry!

I'm relieved that it's not just me and @freesolo too.