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What Treatment Is Effective For Eczema On The Scalp?

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Gloucestershire

Its starter nearly 2 years ago and at first it wad due to dandruff but then i started developing sores and scabs on my scalp due to my itching. I’ve tried to be discreet about it as possible especially in public and i sometimes feel a bit embarress cuz i don’t want others to think i got lice. It drives me crazy at night most of the time. I’m finally plucking up the courage to ask for help or any advice. Can somone help me?

June 13, 2018
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A MyEczemaTeam Member

I found coal tar shampoo to be helpful on the scalp. Can be bought at any chemist

June 18, 2018 (edited)
A MyEczemaTeam Member

I use tar shampoo. I think nutrogena t-gel is what I use when it’s really bad. I also have a Betamethasone cream (it’s liquid ) that you put on your scalp eczema. Works well for me. If it gets infected I will put some antibiotic cream on it. You have to shower more often but it definitely helps.
I also find that if I don’t shower regularily(trying to shower less) as it keeps your skin from drying out, my scalp gets worse. I can’t win lol

December 19, 2018
A MyEczemaTeam Member

what good for

August 23, 2022
A MyEczemaTeam Member

The body shop shampoo with Ginger has been a lifesaver for me. It's the anti-dandruff shampoo and works perfectly without irritating my sensitive skin. Try using it every other day for a few weeks and then you can use it as many times as you like. I've been using it for about 5 years now and no longer have scalp eczema :)

June 14, 2020
A MyEczemaTeam Member

I use a basic shampoo for the first wah then followed by T-Gel shampoo then a basic conditioner. The 3 steps above work wonders for me.

November 12, 2018

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