Polypharmacy, very common in the elderly, and the possibility of drug-drug interactions must be considered as a cause of agitation. Medications such as benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), neuroleptics and diphenhydramine can cause problems.
Sun Damage. Overexposure is one of the main factors in scalp wrinkles (and wrinkles elsewhere, too). UV radiation speeds the breakdown of elastin and collagen, two things that keep skin tight and firm. As these degenerate, skin begins to sag and wrinkle.
Dry scalp isâ¦ well dry. Dandruff is the result of an oily scalp, and is also called cradle cap when it affects babies. Both dry scalp and dandruff can cause flakes and an itchy scalp, but it is important to distinguish dry scalp vs dandruff or cradle cap in order to determine what treatment is needed. Dandruff or cradle cap is caused by overactive sebaceous glands and keeping the scalp oiled with this condition can make it worse.