eczema on the scalp

I also have itchy scalp, but no dandruff. recently while scratching my head i noticed little scabs on my scalp from scratching. A freind told me recently that he thought it may be a nerve rash. can anyone help me?

I had a hair cut and the hairdressed told me that I have some eczema on my skin. Today I feel the skin behind my ears very sensitive and dry/ rough. It hurts a bit. It is impossible for me to look at it due to its position but I guess it has to do with the meds Soooo, I have lots of creams for other areas but what to do for the scalp? Is not that I can put Aveeno on it Any ideas, suggestions?

Eczema, an itchy inflammation of the skin, effects many people in different forms, with one of the most common being scalp eczema. The scalp is vulnerable because the skin of the scalp is different than skin elsewhere on the body. The scalp has a very rich supply of grease from the sebaceous glands as well as carrying follicles creating long hairs. There are other symptoms to watch for with eczema besides itching.

So I saw the doctor today, not a dermatologist just my primary care doctor and said it looks like I have eczema and he gave me Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo for my scalp which seems to be working and Hyrdrocortisone and told me to use both about twice aday.

My Endo has told me it wouldnt have caused the scalp problem or the spots on my arms but has caused some of my other symptoms gynecomstia and weight gain ( which ive lost isnce starting meds). So what gives ?

Whether or not it is eczema, see the dermatologist to find out what it is. I don't think it came from the vinegar.

Since that time I have confirmed Eczema in my ears and on my scalp. Although the ears and scalp are annoying the spots on my face are really bothering me. I work in a professional environment and even with makeup they do not look very attractive. Prior to this rash/spots on my face showing up, I was vacationing in the Caribbean and they have not gone away. Is there anything I can do? They are dry like Eczema but very red in colour and hard to keep hidden. Any suggestions???

Hi You might be suffering from scalp (seborrheic) dermatitis or scalp eczema or scalp psoriasis. The exact diagnosis depends on clinical examination. Seborrheic dermatitis presents as dry skin on the scalp, which flakes off (dandruff). The skin on the face, behind the ears, eyelids, nose and chest may also be affected. Symptoms of scalp eczema may include greasy yellowish scales that may turn flake off along intensely itchy and inflamed red scalp.

hello, im 18 years old and I have had the same bumps on the back of my scalp for a few years now, and they look very similiar to the ones in the picture above, i just started using the sulfur 8 a couple of days ago and my head rarely itches so far, i have made it through the past few days with no itching! i hope they clear up soon for me.

Been to several dermatologist and they are all saying it’s in my head or it follilucus went to hair club they said something is going on they see white spots on my scalp they never encountered in there whole time of doing this it feels like a web or something I’d covering my scalp face etc and it itches like crazy at night time

I have scratched and picked my scalp for about fifteen years. It started with a spot on my scalp that may have been normal dandruff, or it may have been fungal. Who knows, but it's been a long road since. It has always flaked and when I would scratch, tons of dandruff came off. Over the years, the size of the spot has gotten bigger and bigger and obsessive scratching has taken over my life. To me, I've always scratched until dandruff stopped falling.

I have scratched and picked my scalp for about fifteen years. It started with a spot on my scalp that may have been normal dandruff, or it may have been fungal. Who knows, but it's been a long road since. It has always flaked and when I would scratch, tons of dandruff came off. Over the years, the size of the spot has gotten bigger and bigger and obsessive scratching has taken over my life. To me, I've always scratched until dandruff stopped falling.

150ml I would like to know what the effects are on the skin on my scalp as I only apply the conditioner to the tips of my hair. Apparently the Sodium Bicarbonate will keep the pores open and strip away all the oils, but I only use this once a week. What data is there on this effects of this "diet" please. I have been using this for around the past year now and feel fine, but would like to know if I should change the quantities, or use a different method? Many thanks.

my scalp burns and hurts it flakes and somestimes the flakes harden to my scalp my hair stopped growing and has been falling out over the last year

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

If you go back to the forums page , the expert forums on the right, and put your question into the Pediatric endocrinology forum, you may get some answers there .

I have had this red area on my eyelids for 2yrs + now that flares up when I do not use the hydrocortisone cream prescribed for it. I was told it was eczema but it looks more like psoriasis to me, which I currently have on my scalp. I do have diabetes and hypothyroidism, both autoimmune. Link to photo: https://postimg.org/image/ve18etp09/ or https://s27.postimg.org/nmwk34yo3/2017_01_16_09_53_01.jpg . I have also developed dry flaking inside my ears. Any suggestions?

I had this itchyness and rash begin about 2 weeks ago, it began at the back of my scalp, then spread down the sides of my neck, now it's on my upper back, shoulders, and it is extremely bad on my forearms. I've scratched so bad that I have caused sores on my forearms. I went to see the doctor, and he gave me Betaderm Cream, because I do have an history of eczema. It works with the soothing of the itch somewhat, but the rash is still getting worse, it drives me crazy all this itching.

I put my hair half up half down (mine is long) so I get it on my lower scalp (above my neck, on scalp behind my ears etc) and crown/top of my head. You really dont need it on your hair, just scalp so splitting my hair works best. Only wash it every two days. Dr can prescribe clobetasol for itchy spots if it gets worse. Water, sunshine and keeping stress low also helps a lot:) I hardly have issues anymore.

Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin. It starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph). Please keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.

I use Aveeno eczema baby lotion. Smooth it on scalp after washing with aveeno eczema baby wash. Its got good stuff in it like oatmeal and very gentle. It has no smell but works! It soothes and loosens it up very well. Got rid of my sons in 2 weeks. Good luck with whatever u choose.

Hello, You may be suffering from Tinea Capitis or Ringworm (fungal infection) of the scalp. Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that occurs on the face, body or scalp. The symptoms of Ringworm or Tinea Capitis include a dry itchy scalp, scaling, crusting, inflamed nodules, hair loss and tender enlarged lymph nodes on the neck. Because of the scratching that is involved with the condition it can become secondarily infected with a bacterial infection.

Very sorry about the re-post here, I just read about the Expert forum. Here is the post I made to the general forum: I have had an itchy scalp with "dandruff" flakes for the last several months and it has been progressively getting worse. (With dry winter conditions?) On my doctor's advise, I have tried many different shampoos for this--fist Head and Shoulders, then a corticosteroid shampoo ("Capex"? expensive, hard to use, didn't lather), then Nizerol (sp?

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