Itchy Scalp

Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Allergic contact dermatitis (allergic eczema). Impetigo (pustule) Lichen simplex (synonyms: Neurodermatitis cirumscripta, lichen chronicus vidal or Vidal disease) – localized, chronic inflammatory, plaque and lichinoid (nodular) skin disease that occurs in episodes and is accompanied by severe pruritus (itching). Pityriasis amiantacea (synonyms: Tinea amiantacea; asbestos lichen) – extensive, silvery scaling of … Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Scalp and hair (under Wood light; see medical device diagnostics for details). Dermatological examination

Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Mycological examination (microscopic u. If necessary, cultural) of material from the margins of scaling foci, skin scrapings, hairs etc.

Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Inspection of the skin under Wood light – Wood light (Wood lamp) is used in dermatology to examine fluorescent disease foci and pigmentary changes on the skin. The light … Scalp Itching (Pruritus Capitis): Diagnostic Tests