there are many causes for itchy scalps but dry skin would be high on the list as well as chemical sensitivity reactions (to shampoo) fungal scalp infections and yes even head lice. it is not possible to determine a specific cause based on itching alone. he will need to see a medical provider or dermatologist for a proper examination but in the meantime he can try some medicated over-the-counter shampoo used for dry scalp conditions to see if it helps. a pharmacist can help him chose a proper one. there are many reasons for hair loss: poor nutritional diet no sleep stress hair loss or baldness may or may not related to your family background and this may be due to many reasons like hormonal changes serious illness scalp infection and mental stress etc. just check out if you had gone through any operations or serious illness. it is better to use natural products which may be a remedy for hair loss and itching also. if you have interest on the natural products better to choose products made of "argan nuts" which are especially found in moroccan atlas mountains. the oil's acidity and vitamins are essential for hair and assist in softening nourishing and rehabilitating the hair. you can also find this nuts used for making of shampoo and conditioner which may give better result if three products used in an exact way.
the back of my head itches and is starting to have hair loss but baldness does not run in my family. what is the cause?