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

















