Scalp Eczema !

As the title itself suggests, scalp eczema occurs on scalp.

The type of skin scalp possesses is quite different from the skin present elsewhere on the body. Scalp not only carries follicles that produce long terminal hairs but also has a very rich supply of grease from the oil glands. Further, scalp is more exposed to heat, cold, and direct sunlight than the rest of the skin. Of course, problems faced by the skin elsewhere can be faced by scalp as well. However, there are problems which affect only the scalp area. Since the scalp gets infected, the hairs also get infected in the form of hair loss.

The most common problem of scalp eczema is known as seborrhoeic eczema. Scaling, reddening of the scalp and irritation are accompanied by it. Greasy scalp is also associated with it sometimes.

Causes of Scalp Eczema or Seborrhoeic Eczema:

• Most of the researches conducted on scalp problems show that a microorganism by the name of “pityrosporum ovale” normally resides in the skin can start to eat the dead skin cells and as a result can cause a rapid shedding of the skin, which appears as large oily flakes and causes a red, itchy scalp,the seborrhoeic eczema or scalp eczema.

• Neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease sufferers are more likely to get affected by seborrhoeic eczema.

• Traumatic events like heart attack victims while recovering can get affected by scalp eczema.

• People working in nursing homes and hospitals are usually seen to get this skin disorder.

• People with immune system disorders can also get affected.