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Skin conditions. Skin conditions that can cause itching include: 1  dry skin. 2  eczema â where the skin is dry, red, flaky and itchy. 3  contact dermatitis â inflammation of the skin that occurs when you come into contact with an irritant or allergen (see below).
Dandruff is the most common. Dandruff is caused by overgrowth of yeast on your scalp. The yeast triggers inflammation and itching. It usually causes flaking, but not always. When the scalp is red and flaky from dandruff, we often call it seborrheic dermatitis, but the cause is the same.Allergic contact dermatitis is also a common cause of itchy scalp. Sometimes, people develop an allergy to their hair color or to their shampoo, conditioner or hair products.nflammation of the hair follicles or bacterial infection of the scalp can also cause itching. Usually, people with this problem have acne-like bumps or pustules in the affected areas. Other causes of itchy scalp are uncommon.