Scalp pruritus is an itchiness of the
scalp
The scalp is the anatomical area bordered by the human face at the front, and by the neck at the sides and back.
Structure
The scalp is usually described as having five layers, which can conveniently be remembered as a mnemonic:
* S: The s ...
, particularly common in elderly persons.
Scalp pruritus is sometimes very unpleasant because itch and pain sensations share common nerve pathways.
See also
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Pruritus
Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes the desire or reflex to scratch. Itch has resisted many attempts to be classified as any one type of sensory experience. Itch has many similarities to pain, and while both are unpleasant ...
References
{{Dermatitis and eczema
Pruritic skin conditions
Scalp