Eczema is just one of the causes of scalp rash.
Whats causing yourscalp rashmay not be whats causing your eyelid eczema.
If your scalp is scratchy, do not fear.
One word: Flakes.
However, it rarely affects adults as much as it affects kids and babies.
Fungal infections, autoimmune connective tissue disease, and other causes for this scalp flakiness are much rarer.
(Avoid dark-colored tops while youre treating your flaky scalp.)
To find out whether you have psoriasis or dandruff, he advises seeking a dermatologist for an exam.
As with eczema found elsewhere on your body, it depends.
This creates an environment that allows for overgrowth of yeast, driving inflammation.
Unfortunately, when looking for soothing solutions, dont reach for the hydrating conditioner right away.
However, this actually can make matters worse, allowing even more yeast to grow in the oily environment.
That can be difficult to figure out without seeking professional advice from a dermatologist.
“Avoiding triggers is essential to minimize worsening of symptoms, Idriss explains.
Hold off on the anti-dandruff shampoo or any new hair treatment until youve seen your dermatologist.
Medicated rinses or shampoos may cause more harm than good due to the potential irritation from new ingredients.
You have to identify the cause before offering a treatment plan, Gohara explains.
The cause drives the solution.
Instead, she prescribes topical anti-inflammatories that are helpful for treating scalp eczema.
Finney also recommends switching to agentler shampoo.
Once you’ve identified a culprit, there are very few over-the-counter options for topical steroids.
Gohara almost always treats her scalp eczema patients with a prescription-strength topical steroid that reduces the inflammation.
