Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from an itchy flaky scalp for over a year. Q: I’M a 72-year-old healthy woman and nothing has alleviated my dry, itchy, flaky scalp for more ...

OTC shampoos may reduce itchiness and get rid of flaky, scaly skin ... for topical treatments that can help. Any rash or sores on your scalp may scab over. They may become infected, too.