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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).
The most common cause of itchy scalp is seborrheic dermatitis, better known as dandruff. In infants, the condition is called cradle cap. This type of dermatitis is most likely to occur in the areas of sebaceous or oil-secreting glands, including the scalp and face.