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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).
Itching, flaking, or crusting of the scalp may be caused by: 1  Cradle cap, an oily, yellow crusting on a baby's scalp. 2  Dandruff, a shedding of the skin on the scalp that leaves white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. 3  Head lice, tiny wingless insects that cause itching and raw patches on the scalp. Head lice are most common in school-age children. Ringworm, a fungal infection of the outer layer of the scalp and in the hair. It usually causes a rash made up of circular patches with raised, red edges that resemble worms.