Sarcoidosis

Is Severe Scalp Itching A Result Of Hogkins Or A Reult Of Hair Loss?

10/06/2008 09:16AM

Question:

I had Hodgkins lymphona when I was in my late 30`s and was treated with MOPD chemo and radiation. I had a recurrance in 2001 when I was 45 and had a stem cell transplant using my own stem cells. I did refuse radiation a second time. I have been cancer free since. Over the last two months I have had severe itching of my scalp and neck with little spots where the itching is occurring. I have been to my doctor and he cannot find any reason for this. We checked for lice, bedbugs, and fleas (we have one dog) and they are not present. We checked all the allergy related items, shampoos, detergents, pillows, etc. I recently did have normal bloodwork done (checking the usual cholesterol levels, thyroid levels, etc.) and all seems okay. My question is - and I know this is vague, but - is this itching ever something that could be a result of my two time total hair loss, or a possible symptom of a Hodgkins recurrance? I don`t know where else to turn and this scalp and neck itching (and no where else) is really becoming uncomfortable. Thank you for your anticipated response.

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Response by:

Elliott D. Crouser, MD
Assistant Professor
Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University