Once you determine the trigger to flare up’s then you can control eczema more efficiently. Work with your doctor who might recommend an allergy test to start the process of avoidance, and they will also prescribe something that can effectively attack flareups as well.
The second thing you can do is invest in a great medicated shampoo because it is very important to keep your scalp clean and free of grease or anything that can cause flakes.
There are a ton of medicated shampoos on the market you have to figure out the best one for you. The ingredients in the shampoos are far from all natural, they range from zinc* pyrithione, salicylic acid and ketoconazole which are chemical ingredients that can reduce inflammation, and get rid of the flakes on your scalp. There are sprays, and ointments and steroids that can also calm your irritation down, all of which are best recommended by a doctor.
You will need to shampoo your hair often depending on how bad your eczema is, so deep conditioning* your hair is of utmost important to maintain moisture in your strands after stripping it with what can be considered “harsh shampoos”.
What if you want to take an all natural route?
This is tough one, I struggled with it because I really wanted give my son the most natural treatment I could find but sometimes I had to do what the doctors recommended. Now that he is two, running around and eating more I can control the triggers more so than I could before.
I am no doctor, but keeping your self hydrated with water, and fresh juices can help. Eating super clean and avoiding dairy can also help. You might not be able to avoid a medicated shampoo depending on how bad your eczema is because there simply is not a lot of research done where natural remedies are concerned.
There are anti fungal oils out there, like pure neem oil* or tea tree oil* which can reduce inflammation and flakes but we cannot say that these oils* will absolutely help any one person because everyone is different.
The thing that my doctor was most adamant about was removing the flakes from my sons scalp, the best way to do that is with a great oil, so if you have flakes, doing an oil fashion hot oil treatment will lift the flakes so that you can remove them from the scalp. This is where I think oils* like neem and tea tree* become the most effective.
If you are interested in what I currently use on my son’s skin click here. Do you have eczema of the scalp, and how are you managing it? Comment below.
Mizz Jackie says
I am so thankful that I ran across this post because I am suffering from eczema on the scalp. I had read before that a hot oil treatment would help but I want to know if it is safe to pre-poo along with the hot oil treatment and the rest of my wash regimen?
Pattie Armstead says
My son had eczema really bad when he was younger.
I read an article on the benefits of taking flax seed oil and fish oil to clear up eczema. It worked wonders on his skin…way better then applying steroid cream to his skin which was causing discoloration.
Stephanie R Parrish says
Very good point. Definitely worth a try thanks!
Rivian Jones says
I used steroid cream and stayed moisterized. I had it worse when I was a kid until my Mom switched me to a stronger cream.
Leslie Peters says
It’s not working because it’s yeast.
Latasha R Mason says
Any more natural recommendations for a 3 yr old. She been battling it since she was 6mos old. We get some control but during the process she ends up scratching a new wound into her skin. I currently make a oatmeal and coconut oil scrub.and my hubby made one with oatmeal,olive oil and dove sensitive skin soap.it seems to be doing good. But her scratching makes it worse again
Jane Wells says
Try banana oil…sounds weird but it worked for me. Also African black soap.
Amber Nicole Cooper says
My godsister had it pretty bad all her mom did was take dairy and few other things that made it worse out of her diet she only drinks goat milk and she rub her down with just coconut oil and she use unscented stuff
Amber Nicole Cooper says
And lots of water
Chanise Janel says
African black soap!
Summer says
All of 5 of my children have severe eczema, food and environmental allergies. Epi pens galore. We have tried everything from hydrocortisone, to elocon, to silver sulfate, to triamcinolone to others that I can’t spell off hand lol. I started making whipped butters for their skin, hair, and scalp while in nursing school, after reading numerous medical journals and papers on the over use of steroids in children and the positive correlation to precipitous (early) puberty. I don’t really follow an exact recipe. I just use my fav butters (raw shea, cocoa, mango, aloe), oils (coconut, avacado, jojoba, aloe, tea tree, black seed), and raw honey. I use the double boiler method so I don’t end up with a grainy product, Let it cool in freezer or fridge (stirring every 10 mins or so), and whip it with either a hand mixer. I get better results with my hand mixer vs my stand mixer FYI. Tea tree, black seed, and neem oils have been used for centuries because of their anti fungal/anti inflammatory properties. When their scalp gets really bad, I’ll do a full strength henna treatment. It works splendidly!!! People have effectively treated eczema for centuries with holistic remedies (tea tree, black seed, henna etc). Neem oil mixed with baking soda and/or apple cider vinegar is a very effective cleanser instead of shampoo OR mix it onto a small applicator bottle with your favorite sulfate free shampoo. Neem oil smells AWFUL, but it works brilliantly! Don’t resort to chemicals if you don’t want to. Or if you feel that it is not worth using harsh chemicals and steroids on your children daily, weekly or monthly. Also, most if not all topical meds contain petroleum as a base. That clogs pores and inhibits the skin from breathing which leads to more break outs. Not to mention dermatologists do not recommend putting topical ointments on scalp or face because of quick entry into blood stream. If you or anyone else would like any advice or tips feel free to email me. ummnasir at comcast dot net.
Leslie Peters says
It’s yeast guys. I hope you are all ok. 🙁
Teandra Birkett says
Use Decca Plus
Stephanie Frances Kosanovich says
Tea tree oil and castor oil.
Latasha R Mason says
Thanks a lot !
Shannon Victoria says
Organic Emu oil.
Jamilla Thompson says
Also remove dairy from your diet and take an antihistamine if needed. Eczema is related to food allergies.
Lauryen Vigilia Bernardina says
Jonathan Bernardina pa exzeem
Maryam Bouchada-Chikwanha says
Ajira Bouchada worth a read
Heather Roebuck says
The tgel is the only thing I can use on my scalp to manage it
Rita Eldu says
Try abedo cream and Ghana black soap
Roberta Hosey says
Poor thing. Keep the scalp clean. And if it was me I would not put any synthetic or human hair or extensions in my head. Im trying to stay away from them now.
Juanita Ivy says
The only thing that worked for me, haven’t had a major problem in years. I always keep some handy. http://www.mg217.com
Kendra Maybe says
cocoa nut oil and acv worked for my loves porasis of the scalp.
tina says
Tea tree oil works for my daughter and I but the smell is not good. The tgel is good also. I use natural oils and tea tree oil as a preshampoo treatment. The most helpful has been a prescription medication. It’s an oil to use every night and wash in the morning. A lot of washing and trouble so we don’t use it a lot, just to get it under control.
Shannon Monique says
That looks very uncomfortable
CaseySheehan says
I was just diagnosed with eczema and the top of my scalp near my forehead was getting dry and flaky patches. It looked like dandruff and it was super embarrassing. I searched right away on google for relief and purchased Foderma serum. I started to use it on my scalp and also on my back (where my eczema was the worst) it started to clear up within a week. I like this serum because it’s natural, no steroids or cortisones. It’s not greasy or oily, it’s mostly water with skin improving ingredients.
Leslie Peters says
It’s a yeast overgrowth. All of you need to be tested for candida. Coconut oil and probiotics will hold them off for a while but it won’t cure you. You need a min of 6 weeks antifungal meds. Activated charcoal will absor die off because whe they die the toxins make you very sick. Do not take steriods or antibiotics!
Hairstylemantra says
Jawdropping
Anonymous says
This looks easy….WASH YUH HAIR REGULARLY!!!
Anonymous says
That braids look very old
Orange Blossom Avery says
My son has it bad what are some good products
Leslie Peters says
The picture at the top looks like a YEAST OVERGROWTH.
Lacosha says
I have a 4 yr old daughter who has eczema and I have been noticing that her hair is always dry she’s always itching her hair so if you can help me I would love that I was using grease,I had to stop because now I know it was clogging up her pores now I’m using olive oil and it seems to work,but not to much I love my daughter very much I’m just trying to find something natural and that really works for her with out the burning sensation please reply!