Eczema of the scalp or seborrhoeic eczema is a skin disorder that tends to begin with itching and scaliness on the scalp, causing severe dandruff. Sufferers of eczema of the scalp will often find that it may spread down to the face, in particular the oily zones such as the sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears etc.
In babies, eczema of the scalp often goes by the well known name of cradle cap. It will usually strike during the child’s first year, and the child may develop red scaly patches in areas where the skin rubs together ie. elbows or under the armpits.
Most sufferers of eczema of the scalp will be especially sensitive to chemicals in products such as soaps, bubble baths, some shampoos and cosmetics. These can dry out the scalp even more, and thus creating an increasingly embarrassing dandruff problem.
Finding a good shampoo and conditioner that won’t irritate your eczema of the scalp is very hard. We here at Graham’s Natural Alternatives are in the process of manufacturing our own shampoo and conditioner especially designed for this problem.
In the meantime, a natural remedy that has helped ease the eczema of the scalp has been the use of Graham’s Natural Alternatives Bath Oil. The best way to use the Bath Oil for eczema of the scalp is to wash your hair with the bath oil and leave on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing out. Calendulus Plus Cream can also be rubbed into the effected areas through the hair with great results.
Most of our customers that have tried this approach have had great results. The hair doesn’t seem to be overly oil afterwards, and the dandruff has nearly all but gone. Well worth a try!.