scalp infection?

[becky97]

I have had what I think maybe a fungal infection on 1 quarter of my scalp for 6 months. It is highly unpleasant by weeping when I scratch it & then healing over. This cycle I’ve tried to break by visiting my doctor who prescribed medical shampoo but with no results. It is almost as if I’ve developed plaque psoriasis but it is not evident in my family, but I have been under a great deal of stress.
To make matters worse I have now developed a bumpy rash on both sides of my neck, both armpits & small patches else where.
I do suffer from eczema & hay fever so didn’t know if any of these are related.
I would be grateful for your dermatologists opinion.

Many thanks
Becky

[plastiCows]

Hi I had a similar problem a few years ago and i was diagnosed with dermatitis. The doctor prescribed me topical steroids and it went away really quickly! I am not a doctor but I suffered with that condition for two years before i finally got a treatment that worked so I know how frustrating it can be. I hope this helps!

[DuckyDuck]

i used t-gel shampoo (nuetogenia--the spelling, i know) found at wal-mart for the itchy scalp that itches and bleeds and heals and i scratch it again.
maybe try that. i bought one for my friend because he had the same problem, and he said it stopped.

[Dr_Aparna]

Hi,
It could be related to the eczema which can have an allergic component.Eczema, an itchy inflammation of the skin, effects many people in different forms, with one of the most common being scalp eczema. The scalp is vulnerable because the skin of the scalp is different than skin elsewhere on the body. The scalp has a very rich supply of grease from the sebaceous glands as well as carrying follicles creating long hairs.
There are other symptoms to watch for with eczema besides itching. A person suffering from a form of eczema may also experience redness of the affected area, dry skin, lumps or blisters, and possibly signs of superficial infection such as weeping or crusty deposits.
Eczema is actually a fairly common condition with the number of  atopic eczema (the “allergic” type often seen in people with allergies or asthma), increasing and becoming more common. The cause of this strain becoming more common may be due to an increased exposure to allergens such as house dust or environmental factors.
Treatment can consist of topical Corticosteroid creams or ointments that are applied regularly.There is no known cure for eczema, thus treatments aim to control the symptoms: reduce inflammation and relieve itching.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eczema
ref:http://ezinearticles.com/?Eliminating-Troublesome-Scalp-Eczema&id=191791