Having eczema on your scalp can be a very frustrating experience since it can be so difficult to treat. The scalp is particularly difficult to apply any kind of moisturizer, cream, or ointment to which is pretty much what all eczema treatments amount to.
Some possible causes of eczema on your scalp could include:
Irritants in your environment Other skin or health conditions Perspiration Excessively greasy or oily hair and skin Especially dry skin Allergies or Asthma
Scalp eczema treatment should start with the basics before moving on to prescription creams or shampoos. Start with a dandruff shampoo that contains ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, or salicylic acid. I've used Head & Shoulders and it's been helpful for me at times, the bonus with a shampoo like this is that even if it doesn't immediately clear up the eczema itself it will almost certainly help with many of the symptoms including the itching and any dandruff or flaking that's occurring. Don't underestimate getting rid of the itching, not only will that help you stay sane and comfortable but it also prevents you from scratching your head constantly and causing more injury to the area that way.
Here's a list of a few Natural Remedies you can use:
Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (equal parts vinegar and water). Leave the mixture in your hair for a while and a lot of people find that it helps quickly cure their scalp eczema. I've never tried this one myself so I can't personally vouch for it, I'm not sure I could handle the strong smell of the vinegar.
Another option that's frequently suggested is Epsom salt, and it has the added bonus of virtually no scent. Each rinse with epsom salt can be done quickly, it doesn't require a long soak or letting it sit for a long time, the added bonus of course is the lack of smell.
Scalp Eczema Prevention
If you've read many of my other articles on eczema then you'll know that I focus a lot more on preventing than treating eczema. Below you'll find some pointers for preventing eczema on the scalp:
Use a milder shampoo and use a small quantity of it. After a heavy work out or other physical exercise that causes a lot of sweating take a shower.
Every once in a while I lose the battle and don't manage to prevent an eczema flare-up. Sometimes I stick it out and can manage to get it back under control using an anti-dandruff shampoo and exfoliating real well (really get in there with your finger tips, not your finger nails) but sometimes I have to resort to a trip to the doctor for a medicated shampoo. I'm sure those aren't the best thing for you but in my experience they do work wonders.
Always try to limit your use of prescriptions when treating your eczema, knock out that flare-up then get back to good natural preventative measures. After the flare-up is taken care of you can go back to working on prevention using the tips above.
Some possible causes of eczema on your scalp could include:
Irritants in your environment Other skin or health conditions Perspiration Excessively greasy or oily hair and skin Especially dry skin Allergies or Asthma
Scalp eczema treatment should start with the basics before moving on to prescription creams or shampoos. Start with a dandruff shampoo that contains ketoconazole, zinc pyrithione, or salicylic acid. I've used Head & Shoulders and it's been helpful for me at times, the bonus with a shampoo like this is that even if it doesn't immediately clear up the eczema itself it will almost certainly help with many of the symptoms including the itching and any dandruff or flaking that's occurring. Don't underestimate getting rid of the itching, not only will that help you stay sane and comfortable but it also prevents you from scratching your head constantly and causing more injury to the area that way.
Here's a list of a few Natural Remedies you can use:
Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar (equal parts vinegar and water). Leave the mixture in your hair for a while and a lot of people find that it helps quickly cure their scalp eczema. I've never tried this one myself so I can't personally vouch for it, I'm not sure I could handle the strong smell of the vinegar.
Another option that's frequently suggested is Epsom salt, and it has the added bonus of virtually no scent. Each rinse with epsom salt can be done quickly, it doesn't require a long soak or letting it sit for a long time, the added bonus of course is the lack of smell.
Scalp Eczema Prevention
If you've read many of my other articles on eczema then you'll know that I focus a lot more on preventing than treating eczema. Below you'll find some pointers for preventing eczema on the scalp:
Use a milder shampoo and use a small quantity of it. After a heavy work out or other physical exercise that causes a lot of sweating take a shower.
Every once in a while I lose the battle and don't manage to prevent an eczema flare-up. Sometimes I stick it out and can manage to get it back under control using an anti-dandruff shampoo and exfoliating real well (really get in there with your finger tips, not your finger nails) but sometimes I have to resort to a trip to the doctor for a medicated shampoo. I'm sure those aren't the best thing for you but in my experience they do work wonders.
Always try to limit your use of prescriptions when treating your eczema, knock out that flare-up then get back to good natural preventative measures. After the flare-up is taken care of you can go back to working on prevention using the tips above.
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