Scalp eczema is a type of eczema that causes inflamed, itchy, dry skin to form on your scalp.

The most common type of scalp eczema is known as seborrheic dermatitis, and its most unwelcome symptom is dandruff.

When a baby's scalp gets this scaly, flaky skin, it's often called cradle cap.

Scalp Eczema Symptoms

Scalp eczema is characterized by skin patches that may be:

-Red and scaly
-Flaky
-Greasy or waxy
-Very itchy
-Oozing or have "weeping" lesions
-Producing blisters
-Causing a discharge from the ear if eczema continues from the scalp into the ear canal
-Causing changes in skin color after healing