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Suggest Treatment For Eczema Of The Scalp
I m concerned about my son. He has bad excema on his scalp and has been using a steroid foam to treat it for years. He has a history of developing large pimple like growths on his eyelids and now has been getting a very bad skin rash across his cheeks, and under his eyes, that seems to get worse after being in the sun. His vitamin D levels are low, and he takes supplements.
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
Hello,
Scalp eczema causes patches of skin to become red, flaky, and itchy. It can also affect other oily areas of the body, such as the face, nose, eyebrows, and eyelids.
Scalp eczema can cause the skin to become greasy, waxy, or even blistered. These patches of skin can become infected and will release clear fluid.
Treatments for scalp eczema usually come in the form of a shampoo or a cream or gel to apply to the scalp. In mild cases of scalp eczema, antifungal creams, ointments, or sprays can be effective.
Typically, these contain coal tar or corticosteroids that help calm the irritation and stop the flaking.
In more severe cases, a mild corticosteroid can calm the inflammation. Doctors may prescribe topical corticosteroids to treat an active flare-up marked by redness, itching, and flaking. Corticosteroids are not suitable for use over long periods.
Doctors may also prescribe non-corticosteroid medicine, such as topical drugs that suppress the immune system called calcineurin inhibitors. People can use these for a more extended period than corticosteroids.
In very severe cases, a doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication.
Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
Scalp eczema causes patches of skin to become red, flaky, and itchy. It can also affect other oily areas of the body, such as the face, nose, eyebrows, and eyelids.
Scalp eczema can cause the skin to become greasy, waxy, or even blistered. These patches of skin can become infected and will release clear fluid.
Treatments for scalp eczema usually come in the form of a shampoo or a cream or gel to apply to the scalp. In mild cases of scalp eczema, antifungal creams, ointments, or sprays can be effective.
Typically, these contain coal tar or corticosteroids that help calm the irritation and stop the flaking.
In more severe cases, a mild corticosteroid can calm the inflammation. Doctors may prescribe topical corticosteroids to treat an active flare-up marked by redness, itching, and flaking. Corticosteroids are not suitable for use over long periods.
Doctors may also prescribe non-corticosteroid medicine, such as topical drugs that suppress the immune system called calcineurin inhibitors. People can use these for a more extended period than corticosteroids.
In very severe cases, a doctor may prescribe an oral antifungal medication.
Therefore I suggest consulting a skin specialist for physical examination, diagnosis and treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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