Is it normal that i scratch my scalp frantically?

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I sometimes (during certain periods, not all the time) scratch my scalp with my nails like trying to destroy any dead cell accumulation or grease. From time to time it gets a little bit crazy because I scratch even if it hurts or bleeds a little. (Not like I'm taking pieces of my head off, but like, making crusts and then breaking them.)I like the sensation, is addictive.

Can anybody tell me wtf is wrong with me. Thanks.

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  • Crusades
    10 years ago

    You probably have massive dandruff.

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    • DramaticOtter
      10 years ago

      Actually no haha

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  • RyanDeao
    9 years ago

    dead cells can be used for protection, a example is your skin top layer every where unless you scratch that too

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  • Riddler
    10 years ago

    I have very bad dandruff and sometimes will end up picking dead skin out of my scalp. If your scalp is itching that bad your case might be more sever or you have something worse.

    I would say consult a doctor if the itching continues. You might also have contracted lice. There is a mix of Olive oil, and apple cider and eggs which might help. It sounds disgusting but its a home remedy.

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  • Cherrybombpieee
    10 years ago

    I get ur problem i have the same but with my lips and its constant

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  • Karmasbitch
    10 years ago

    I do the same thing. I pick at my head until/after it bleeds. I shaved my head once and I could see the bloody mess I turned my scalp into.
    Weird stress reliever.

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  • jeebley
    10 years ago

    Maybe you need to keep your hands busy in another way. It sounds like you're making scabs and then picking them off. As much as that sounds like awesome fun, it's a vicious cycle which keeps you picking!
    It could be a nervous habit, or you're a bit anxious...?

    The French invented the only known cure for dandruff...

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