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I have eczema and over the past couple years i've had it on my scalp. been using medicated shampoo makes it worse. are there any other options for me?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Of course: Begin with a visit to a skin specialist. Is it eczema? Eczema on your scalp? WHICH shampoo, "medicated" with WHAT? Where else is the eczema? What do you do about it? A dermatologist will help you.

Answered 6/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have eczema and over the past couple years i've had it on my scalp. been using medicated shampoo makes it worse. are there any other options for me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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