Itchy Scalp

[jrb1950]

I have been diagnosed with rosacea and was wondering if there is such a thing as rosacea of the scalp.  I have little pimples here and there on the scalp and extreme itching.  I do not have a greasy scalp, dandruff, or head lice .  I need help with the itching. I, too, have tried different shampoos, including those with tea tree oil in them and others for so-called dry, itchy scalp-but it's usually for dandruff users.  I was hoping some one could recommend something for relief until I can see a dermatologist in November; for another issue.

[zombeewolf]

Of course it's related to the rosacea. Arnica calms it down for me. Vinegar rinse can help. One of my Dermatologists friends said I was never going to like what really worked because my hair would be greasy all the time. At certain times if I am having a rosacea flare-up, I have to where a hat or the sun or wind will exacerbate the itchy with red patches

[jrb1950]

Sorry but I don't have scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin; just itchy scalp and some pimples.    I also have had no hair loss; if only I could on my legs and underarms, ha ha.

That's why I asked if it could be related to rosacea.  Has anyone every heard of rosacea spreading to the scalp; I know it can affect your eyes.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,
This could be seborrhoeic dermatitis. It is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin. It particularly affects the sebum-gland rich areas of skin.
Side effects to inflammation may include temporary hair loss. If severe outbreaks are untreated for extended intervals, permanent hair loss may result, because of damage to hair follicles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seborrhoeic_dermatitis
Soaps and detergents such as sodium laureate sulfate may precipitate a flare-up, as they strip moisture from the top layers of the skin, and the drying property of these can cause flare-ups and may worsen the condition. Accordingly a suitable alternative should be used instead.
Among dermatologist recommended treatments are shampoos containing coal tar, ciclopiroxolamine, ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, or zinc pyrithione. For severe disease, keratolytics such as salicylic acid or coal tar preparations may be used to remove dense scale. Topical terbinafine solution (1%) has also been shown to be effective in the treatment of scalp seborrhoea,as may lotions containing alpha hydroxy acids or corticosteroids (such as fluocinolone acetonide). Pimecrolimus topical lotion is also sometimes prescribed.
It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for his symptoms and a proper clinical examination if the symptoms persist.
Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.
Regards.