Behandeling van Eczeem met Lucovitaal Shampoo

What Shampoos Have Worked for MyEczemaTeam Members?

MyEczemaTeam members have tried many different shampoos for their scalp eczema. Here are some recommendations and insights they’ve shared:

• “Avoid fragranced shampoos and conditioners, if possible.”
• “I use Neutrogena shampoo and conditioner. I have tried shampoos that are recommended for eczema, but they are too harsh for me.”
• “Use a clarifying shampoo, such as Neutrogena Anti-Residue or Keranique, once or twice weekly to dissolve the residue left on your scalp from your regular shampoo. This will cleanse and open your hair follicles and reduce or eliminate itching, redness, and painful bumps. But be persistent for several months with this treatment.”
• “Try Free & Clear shampoo and conditioner.”
• “Selsun Blue helped me.”
• “I just started using Aveeno, and I like it a lot.”
• “I use the Natalia soap as shampoo and body soap — it is soothing.”
• “You might also try zinc-based shampoos, such as Head & Shoulders.”

MyEczemaTeam members also have ideas for itchy, flaky scalp treatments between shampoos or instead of shampooing:

• “Could you massage your scalp with a small amount of 1 percent hydrocortisone cream?”
• “Massaging my scalp with a small amount of aloe vera gel has helped some.”
• “If you have any crusty stuff on top of your head, a little baking soda with your shampoo is a good way to get that off.”
• “Do not use a conditioner. I itch less if I do not use it.”

Asteatotic eczema

This type of eczema affects older people. The exposed ear is vulnerable to changes in weather and temperature, which lead to dry, scaly and itchy skin causing asteatotic eczema. Aggravating factors include over-washing, cold or windy weather, central heating, low humidity indoors and air-conditioning.

• Products used for the hair and scalp (for example, shampoo, conditioner, gel, hairspray, hair colourant, perm solution, hairpins and grips, hairnets and bathing caps). You might wish to try wearing ear plugs when showering and washing your hair, as these stop products collecting in the ear canal.
• Earrings and studs, especially those containing nickel.
• Plastic, rubber or metal ear appliances (for example, hearing aids and moulds, spectacles, head- and earphones, earbuds and earplugs).
• Objects used to clean or scratch the ear.
• Cosmetics and toiletries (for example, make-up, perfume and soap).
• Topical medications (for example, ointments, creams and gels).
• Allergens transferred to the ears via the fingers (for example, nail varnish and plant resin from poison ivy or oak).

Medications

Your scalp dermatitis may require medication to relieve symptoms.

Seborrheic dermatitis can be treated with:

• over-the-counter or prescription corticosteroid creams or other topical steroids
• combination topical steroid/salicylic acid product
• medicated shampoos
• oral antifungal medications

• antihistamines
• topical corticosteroids
• oral steroids

Atopic dermatitis can be treated with:

• topical steroids like corticosteroids
• biologics
• emollients
• antihistamines
• nonsteroidal topicals (such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus)
• phototherapy
• oral immunosuppressive medications

If your scalp is infected, a doctor will prescribe an antibiotic in topical or oral form.

Reach out to a doctor if your condition worsens or appears infected.

Symptoms of infection include:

• severe itchiness
• painful, tender, or very warm skin
• skin swelling
• new burning sensations
• blistered skin
• fluid drainage
• white or yellow pus

Your doctor will examine your skin, discuss your medical history, and ask about any other symptoms and possible causes. The visit may include tests, too.

There are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of flare-ups.