What is Contact Dermatitis?
Contact Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin resulting from direct contact of a product with the surface of the scalp known as irritant dermatitis or due to a substance sensitivity that triggers the immune response in your skin known as allergic dermatitis.
Cause
- Rubbing alcohol
- Certain shampoo or hair product
- Permanent hair treatments
Management
- Avoid the product that caused this reaction
- Moisturize frequently
Treatment
Apply mometasone cream in the morning and evening for 2 weeks
Please consult a doctor in case the condition is very severe or relapse for a prescription of oral corticosteroids.