Eczema on the Scalp
April 15th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed
One of the most common skin diseases is eczema. It is found both on children and adults. Different areas of the body are affected. Legs, hands, chests and scalps are common areas for eczema. The scalp is very susceptible to eczema. The skin on the scalp is different from other skin elsewhere on the body. It is this difference and uniqueness that makes the scalp so vulnerable to eczema.
The scalp has sebaceous glands that produce a large amount of grease. This is further complicated by the presence of hair follicles. It is this greasiness and the presence of follicles that the make the skin on your scalp different. It is said that 90% of the body’s heat escapes through the head and that also changes the scalp’s skin. Direct sunlight, heat or cold are just some of the environmental factors the make the scalp more vulnerable to eczema.
You can also break down scalp eczema based on the cause. It can be caused by either environmental conditions or internal causes. The three types of environmental eczema are irritant contact eczema, allergic contact eczema or herpericum eczema. Internal eczema has many different types; atopic eczema, seborrhoeic eczema, nummular eczema, madidans eczema, ruburn eczema, pustulosum eczema and asteototic eczema.
The skin condition “Eczema on the scalp” is called as seborrhoeic dermatitis. This Eczema on the scalp is caused by irritation and itching which results in oily, greasy scales of skin that eventually flake off. This leads to, what is called dandruff. Eczema on the scalp is commonly seen in adults aged 30-60 and it is more common in men than women.
The symptoms of eczema on the scalp include itchy scalp, red and inflamed scalp, oily yellowish scales that can flake off as dandruff. Greasy skin patches on eyebrows and behind your ears are another indication of the presence of eczema of the scalp. Although there isn’t any definitive causes of this form of eczema, dermatologists think it may be caused by a hormonal imbalance. Another popular theory is that it is caused by fungus.
Treatments of eczema on the scalp include pyrithione, salicylic acid and corticosteroids. Other remedies include increasing your intake of fish oils and salads.
Eating fish oil is recommended in treatment against the eczema on the scalp. Omega 3 fish oil has an effective healing effect on scalp eczema. But this treatment is very time consuming and can take around 6 months to show signs of improvement. But one of the advantages of omega 3 fish oil supplements is that they are inexpensive and they are easily obtainable. Essential fatty acids present in fish oil help to cure Eczema on the scalp. These fatty acids are used by body to breakdown certain enzymes and particles.
Eating lots of salads also help in treatment of eczema on the scalp. Green vegetables contain ingredients that are excellent for your skin. Include alfalfa sprouts to your diet as they contain the antioxidants needed to rid the body of harmful bacteria and microbes. These bacteria and microbes can cause irritation and discomfort.
Ken
