Symptoms of eczema on scalp

February 06, 2019   eczema   Comment  

Eczema of the scalp is an infectious disease affecting the area of hair growth. As a rule, it begins in places of increased activity of the sebaceous glands.

Eczema on the head: causes

The disease develops as a result of increasing the activity of fungi or Staphylococcus bacteria. The following factors contribute to its emergence:

• taking some medications;
• poor diet;
• improper skin care;
• the presence of minor wounds;
• depletion of body;
• endocrine disorders;
• depression of immunity;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or kidneys;
• hormonal failures;
• tendency to allergic reactions;
• chronic fatigue;
• stresses;
• hereditary predisposition.

Head eczema symptoms

The presence of the disease indicates:

• the appearance of oily spots on the skin with clear outlines and layered edges;
• its peeling;
• serous rash;
• itch;
• redness;
• rashes in the form of bubbles filled with liquid.

Classification of diseases

In the area of hair growth, as a rule, a form of the disease called seborrheic eczema of the head is diagnosed. It is observed not only along the hairline, but also behind the ears, can also spread to the sternum or between the shoulder blades. Characterized by yellow color, layering fat scales, growth of foci at the periphery and regress to the center. Pronounced wetness is most often absent, infiltration is not sharp.

Depending on the degree of development of the disease is allocated:

1. Erythematous stage. At this stage, there is only itching and redness of the skin.
2. Papulovesicular stage. Join rashes filled with liquid.
3. Soaking eczema of the head. It is observed in the acute phase of the disease, characterized by multiple vesicles with liquid, in place of which subsequently formed filled with serous exudate recesses.
4. Dry eczema of the head. It is detected in chronic form, when the skin is covered with dry crusts, which are easily cracked and characterized by severe itching.

Scalp eczema treatment

Eczema on the head requires a long complex treatment. As a rule, patients are prescribed:

• corticosteroid preparations;
• antibiotics (if the cause of the disease was a bacterial infection or if it joined as a complication);
• antifungal agents (for the disease of fungal nature);
• enzyme products;
• sedative preparation.

As auxiliary techniques use:

• laserotherapy;
• cryotherapy;
• darsonvalization;
• magnetic therapy and other procedures.

For the prevention of relapses, it is important to pay due attention to hair care, proper nutrition, minimize stress, comply with the regime of work and rest, undergo timely monitoring of the underlying disease (which was the root cause of rashes).