Too much of dandruff and flaky skin shedding from the scalp could be a sign of scalp eczema that you must not neglect. The itching and irritation that comes along with the disease often becomes unbearable and causes embarrassment when you are in the company of other people. The sight of dandruff falling incessantly like snow-drops can become a very annoying experience that you would be keen to get rid of as quickly as possible. If you suffer from scalp eczema, you will draw a lot of attraction as you could make heads turn albeit for different reasons altogether that you would never like to happen. Besides itching and irritation, the scalp might get sore that keeps weeping and most likely forms crust around the sore spots. In this article, we will discuss what you can do to control the situation and the remedy to it.
Causes of scalp eczema
Scalp eczema or seborrheic dermatitis is the result of too much production of sebum, the natural oils that generate from the sebaceous glands and spread across the scalp. The oils from greasy scales that facilitate the growth of skin fungus Malassezia that aggravates the condition by worsening the symptoms of dandruff. The cause of irritation is not well defined, but it appears that family history, stress and weather conditions have a role in it. Dehydrated skin, greasy or oily hair, acne, psoriasis and rosacea, heavy sweating and exposure to an irritant or allergen are some of the other causes for scalp eczema. Allergies also can lead to the disease.
The treatment of scalp eczema
Using a medicated shampoo that treats dandruff is the prescribed treatment for scalp eczema. Among many ingredients used in the shampoo, ketoconazole, salicylic acid, and zinc pyrithione are the most noteworthy ones that contribute in fighting the disease. Regular use of the shampoo for eczema, two to three times a week gets rid of the scaly and flaky skin. For controlling irritation, you must use ointments, topical creams and sprays made from corticosteroids or coal tar. Although the treatment is effective, it cannot guarantee that the problem will not recur. To ensure that the disease does not come back, you can take some preventive measures as mentioned below.
Managing the disease
Knowing the causes of the disease would help to keep away from possible flare-ups and recurrence. Keep the scalp clean with a gentle shampoo solution in warm water but be careful not use hot water. Keep stress under control and beware of unsuspected exposure to allergens and irritants. Shampoo the hair system to keep the scalp clean from the harmful ingredients of sweat whenever you experience heavy sweating.
If the over the counter remedies do not work for you, consult a dermatologist who would be able to identify the exact cause of the problem and suggest suitable treatment. Some eczema is associated with allergies because if you are allergic to shell fish, nuts, and dairy you could have scalp eczema. Environmental allergies can also flare up the disease.
Author Bio: Sheila Hampton is a hair stylist and accomplished beautician who own a chain of beauty salons. She has in-depth knowledge about the use of shampoo for eczema and communicates with people through her writings. She is also very obsessed with gardening, which is her hobby.
