Eczema on scalp

My daughter has had eczema since childhood, her scalp is extremely dry and flaky and has a few spots that look like the eczema breakouts she has elsewhere. What shampoo's are recommend for people with these conditions.
Thanks for the help!!!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
For scalp eczema, you can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium. But it is advisable to use these shampoos after consulting a dermatologist.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.