Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on dry scalp and warts

I have always had a dry scalp, but it has worsened. Some areas are so itchy that they are sore. I thought it was just dandruff, but wonder if it could be dermatitis. Should I ask my GP for a referral to a dermatologist?

Dry scalp can be very annoying. It can be associated with flakiness and dandruff and be irritating and itchy. It can also lead to cosmetic issues.

Some people will suffer with dry scalp alone and it can also be common in people who have eczema or psoriasis. In the case of psoriasis, the patches will be raised and scaly, with silver or red areas, and may extend behind the ears or onto the scalp, and there may also be patches on the elbows and knees.