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What Could Sudden Tightening Feeling On Scalp, Dry Patches On Face And Eyelids Indicate?

in the last 2 months my scalp feels like its tightening.(almost reminds me of cradle cap) I also have gotten dry patches on my face and eye lids. I have never had dandruff before.. I am at a loss here, I have tried all different types of shampoo for scalp issues, even vinegar and baby oil.. I have not changed any of my routines, face cleansers, moisturizers, make up etc.. I haven't used soap on my face in over 35 years.. ugh.. please help me
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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Hi,

According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.ie dandruff over scalp and face.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as "seborrheic eczema" )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso.

Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin.

It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin.
In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold.

Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid .

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
MD ( Dermatology)
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What Could Sudden Tightening Feeling On Scalp, Dry Patches On Face And Eyelids Indicate?

Hi, According to your history, looks like you have seborrheic eczema.ie dandruff over scalp and face. Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also known as seborrheic eczema )is an inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous-gland-rich areas of skin. In adolescents and adults, seborrhoeic dermatitis usually presents as scalp scaling similar to dandruff or as mild to marked erythema of the nasolabial fold. Dermatologists recommend topical treatments such as shampoos, cleansers or creams/lotions that contain antifungal, anti-inflammatory, sebo-suppressive or keratolytic ingredients:One combination approach combines a dandruff shampoo, antifungal agent and topical steroid . Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul MD ( Dermatology)