My scalp is very itchy at times. I have attached my blood test report, which shows an ESR of 32. The doctor examined me and diagnosed a possible scalp fungal infection, prescribing medication. However, the itching has not improved. Could you please advise what might be causing this and what should be done next?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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ESR is mildly raised and may indicate inflammation. If antifungal treatment is not working, consider re evaluation for other causes like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) Test

Book ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE (ESR) Test

Answered 15/09/2025

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