Scalp Eczema is not contagious or related to diet, but it may be aggravated by illness, psychological stress, fatigue, change of season and reduced general health. Those with immunodeficiency (especially infection with HIV) and with neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and stroke are particularly prone to it.
Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar and salicylic acid, used twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely. Steroid scalp applications scalp applications reduce itching, and should be applied daily for a few days every so often. Tar cream can be applied to scaling areas and removed several hours later by shampooing.
If scaling is severe a scalp ointment (pomade) may be prescribed
- these conatin coconut oil and salicylic acid, which help, loosen the scale. The best way to apply is to rub it on the full scalp, leave overnight, then wash off with a mild or tar based shampoo.
Scalp Eczema tends to return once treatment is stopped. But by seeing your doctor as soon as it falres up can help it from getting worse and affecting your skin. With treatment the spread of this eczema can be controlled quite effectively.
