It was an honor writing this piece (with the help of incredible editors and a medical review team) for Healthline. As someone who struggles with an itchy scalp year-round, here are a few tips that may help you find relief.
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a chronic form of eczema that affects the scalp, face and other areas of the body that have high sebum or oil production. SD affects around 6.5 percent of African Americans and is among the top five medical diagnoses that Black patients receive.
For Black and Brown women, hair is often a source of pride and self-expression. But for those with seborrheic dermatitis, a form of eczema that affects the scalp, it can be a source of stress.
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