feels like something is crawling on my scalp but nothing's there?
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With formication, you might also describe the “crawling” sensation as feeling like “pins and needles.” Formication is also called a tactile hallucination. This means that you're feeling a sensation that has no physical cause. Formication can be a symptom of several conditions.
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Learn how to identify if you have dandruff or psoriasis. Dandruff is known to cause white, oily flakes, but it can also cause your scalp to feel itchy. An itchy scalp may be a sign that you need to switch to…
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Another reason, which is most attributed to weaves and braids, is the tight contraction of the skin and lack of moisture and fresh air. ... When hair is trapped under a net or mass of hair for days without moisture, the scalp gets ridiculously dry, creating a spread of that fiery itching feeling.
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['tingling, burning, itching or throbbing.', 'a "creepy-crawly" feeling.', 'feeling like fizzy water is inside the blood vessels in the legs.']
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Color: Lice are tiny, and people may need a magnifying glass to see them. If a person notices bugs or black or brown spots on the scalp or in the hair, this usually means they have lice, not dandruff.
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Head lice can cause an itchy scalp, but so can other skin conditions, such as dandruff, eczema, or even allergies to shampoo and other hair products.
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The thought of lice might give you the creepy crawlies -- and with good reason. When these tiny mites infect the scalp and skin, they trigger intense itching and may even create a rash around the hairline.
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In some cases, an antihistamine, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help reduce the crawling sensations. Take these right after the sensation starts to prevent acute itching episodes.
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Formication is the feeling of insects crawling across or underneath your skin. The name comes from the Latin word “formica,”which means ant. Formication is known as a type of paresthesia.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition that causes red, itchy, and flaky skin. This rash often occurs on the scalp or near the hairline. Seborrheic dermatitis can appear greasy or scaly and in severe cases can cause raised bumps around the hairline. Scratching the rash can cause injuries to the scalp.
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More food means more bacteria—and a slightly odorous head of hair. Your nose isn't the only organ that will feel the difference of a week without washing, though. “Because the overlapping skin cells on your scalp aren't getting a chance to be exfoliated, it causes this dry, itchy feeling,” says Dr. Lamb.
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"Any time someone touches their head, their hair, or their neck, it's actually a very high discomfort cue so it shows as anxiety." And you might not be anxious at all! You just wanted to give your hair a little oomph, or it could be an unconscious habit you do without even thinking.
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Experiencing tingling or pins-and-needles in your head can be unsettling. These sensations can affect neighboring parts of your body, too, such as the face and neck. You might also feel numbness or burning. Known as paresthesia, the tingling sensation is common in the limbs (arms, legs) and extremities (hands, feet).
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Atopic dermatitis This common condition can be caused by a yeast overgrowth on your scalp, or by hair products that are drying out your scalp. Symptoms include bumps on your scalp as well as scaly, dry patches of skin underneath your hair. Stress and dehydration can make dandruff worse.
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['Muscle tightening.', 'Unusual head movements.', 'Blank stares.', 'Eyes moving from side to side.', 'Numbness.', 'Tingling.', 'Skin crawling (like ants crawling on the skin)', 'Hallucinations- seeing, smelling, or hearing things that are not there.']
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Mange can cause restlessness, intense itching and frantic scratching, symptoms that generally appear one week after exposure. It also typically results in patchy hair loss and a moth-eaten appearance to the skin. The most commonly affected areas are a cat's ears and face, but it can spread to the entire body.
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Head lice symptoms include an itchy scalp and the presence of the parasite on the scalp, and its eggs on the hair shaft. An itchy, red bumpy rash can occur on the scalp and nape of the neck. Frequent scratching can cause the skin to break and infection to set in.