Dry Skin Problem (Scalp)?

About 4 days ago I woke up and my scalp was dry and the back of my neck was peeling. I also noticed the next day the skin around my eyes and around my ears was also dry. It looks similar to a sunburn. I've just recently begun to grow out my hair and occasionally sleep with gel in my hair. Nothing like this has happened to me before, my skin never drys out..I even tan easily also.
Dry Skin Problem (Scalp)?
Don't worry, it sounds like a mild case of eczema! I have the same thing, in fact your symptoms sound exactly like mine! WEIRD! Anyways, if you're scalp is also a little odorous and oily than you probably do have a mild case of eczema. I was scared about these nasty symptoms so I went to the doctor. He gave me a recipe for a homemade remedy. Mix 3 tbsps vaseline with 2 tsps water and a pinch of pepper. MIX IT WELL!!! Apply over scalp thickly and make as much as you need! it works so well! leave it on for 3 hours. take a shower and was your hair and it will be gone in 24 hrs.
Dry Skin Problem (Scalp)?
Could just be the dry gel flaking off, try some tea tree oil, rub it in then have a shower about an hour later, should work.
Reply:The gel could be drying you out...or maybe its the dried gel.





Make sure your're eating a balanced diet, take a suppliment for the areas that your diet may be lacking....


Of course you should take a multi vitamin.





For sudden dry skin like that, i'd consult your doctor.
Reply:It's probably the gel. Why would you put gel in your hair overnight%26gt; eww!
Reply:I would ask your doctor about seeing a dermatologist. But, the gel also might have something to do with it.
Reply:That is seborrheic eczema it is yellowish, oily, scaly patches of skin on the scalp, face, and occasionally other parts of the body. The tendency to develop seborrheic dermatitis appears inherited. The severity can be lessened by controlling the risk factors, and by careful attention to skin care





Steroid creams and ointments can help reduce the redness and itching of your inflamed skin (from hydrocortisone to fluocinonide and many many others which are prescription only.)





A new prescription ointment called ELIDEL, which is not a steroidm can also help reduce the redness and itching of inflamed skin, but do not contain corticosteroids. Elidel belongs to a new class of drugs and seems to be very very effective in many kinds of eczema.





Oral antihistamines may also be prescribed to help reduce the itching associated with an eczema flare-up (Benadryl, Vistaril, or the long-acting antihistamines Clarinex, Allegra etc)





Antibiotics are used to treat skin affected by eczema that has become infected. They kill the bacteria causing the infection.





Here is a statement about ELIDEL:


ELIDEL is indicated for short-term and intermittent long-term therapy for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised patients 2 years of age and older, in whom the use of alternative, conventional therapies is deemed inadvisable because of potential risks, inadequate clinical response, or patient intolerance of such therapies. ELIDEL is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to pimecrolimus or any of the components of the cream. It should not be applied to areas of active cutaneous infections. If patients have lymphadenopathy that is unresolved or of unclear etiology, discontinuation should be considered. Patients should minimize or avoid natural


or artificial sunlight exposure.





ELIDEL should not be used with occlusive dressings (dressings that cover the area and block air.)





The most common adverse events seen in clinical studies included application-site burning, headache, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, cough, influenza, pyrexia, and viral infection.





I've heard good things about Elidel but have never used it myself. It is by prescription only.





This is general information and not intended to take the place of your physician's advice.