If you have scalp eczema, normal shampoos containing detergents and fragrance are likely to irritate your scalp. It is important that you either find a less irritant shampoo (for example, E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo or Eucerin DermoCapillaire Calming Urea Shampoo) or simply use an emollient to wash your hair. Lotion emollients are advised as they mix well with water, but they may leave the hair slightly greasy and limp, especially if it is fine. Conditioners can also irritate the scalp, so are best avoided. Try to avoid shampoos and hair products that are fragranced, as these may cause irritation and possibly allergy. Use hair dryers on a cool setting; hot air will increase dryness and itch. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema seen on the scalp and hairline. It can affect babies in the form of cradle cap, as well as children and adults. In people with lighter skin tones, the skin appears scaly and red. In people of colour, affected areas may be scaly and lighter in colour than the surrounding skin and may have no redness. There is often dandruff as well, which can vary in severity. There may also be a rash on other parts of the face, such as around the eyebrows, eyelids and sides of the nose. Seborrhoeic dermatitis can become infected. See National Eczema Society’s factsheets on Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults and Seborrhoeic dermatitis and cradle cap in infants for more information.

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That being said, there are steps that you can take to reduce your risk of flare-ups and minimise your symptoms. These include: When scalp eczema flares up, the treatment is similar to treatment for other body areas. Try to treat the scalp and not the hair – part the hair and massage treatments onto the scalp. Your geographical location can affect your likelihood of getting seborrheic dermatitis. More specifically, if you live in a cold, dry area, you are more at risk. You are also more likely to develop this condition if you move to a new climate. Stress Firstly, they will be able to take a skin sample to determine whether you have seborrheic dermatitis or another skin or health condition. If you do have seborrheic dermatitis, then your doctor is likely to recommend a prolonged course of treatment, including anti-fungal shampoos and topical creams.

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EFFECTIVE DRY SCALP RELIEF – E45 Dermatological Dry Scalp Shampoo has been specially formulated with a unique combination of ingredients to provide effective relief to dry, itchy, and flaky scalps and to gently cleanse your scalp. Dry scalp occurs when your hair is stripped of its natural oils, whereas dandruff is the result of fungal or bacterial infections. Both have similar symptoms including itchy skin and white flakes, but our E45 shampoo provides gentle and effective cleansing for both

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E45 Dry Scalp Shampoo is enriched with conditioning Pro Vitamin B which will add body and shine to all hair types and leaves your hair feeling soft and looking healthy. This dermatologically tested formula gently cleanses and soothes itchy, dry scalps and is even suitable to use on sensitive scalps prone to eczema. There are certain health conditions that make you more likely to develop seborrheic dermatitis, including heart disease, strokes, diabetes, Parkinson’s, depression, and obesity. Seborrhoeic dermatitis should be managed with shampoos especially designed to reduce the yeast element and characteristic flaking (for example, Ketoconazole shampoo and shampoos containing selenium sulphide or zinc pyrithione). Anti-yeast shampoos should be used once a week as an ongoing preventative measure for adult seborrhoeic dermatitis. It is neither necessary nor advisable to use anti-yeast shampoos for other types of eczema.

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