Scaly patches or crusting on my scalp?

Basically, these white scaly patches showed up about two months ago. I applied some Johnson & Johnson cream—the kind used for ringworm—maybe two or three times, and they cleared right up. But now, a single patch has flared back up right on my scalp. What am I looking at here? And what should I be using to treat it? I’m out of the Johnson & Johnson stuff, and more importantly, is it even safe to put that kind of cream on your scalp?

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Jonathan Edwards80 said:Basically, those white scabs popped up about two months ago. I applied some Johnson & Johnson cream—you know, the kind used for ringworm—maybe two or three times, and they cleared right up. But now, I've got this one little scab appearing again right on my scalp. Any idea what it could be? And what should I put on it? I'm out of the Johnson & Johnson stuff, and I guess I'm wondering if that's even safe to use on the scalp?

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Johnson & Johnson is pretty versatile, but at its core, it's a corticosteroid—so you really shouldn't use it long-term. I suppose the rule of thumb is maybe a week of use followed by a ten-day break, and so on.
A scab on the scalp could be anything from simple seborrheic dermatitis to psoriasis. Honestly, I'd recommend seeing a dermatologist for some testing—maybe even a biopsy—just to get a definitive answer on what we're dealing with. Most of these skin issues tend to flare up when you're stressed or fighting off an infection, so... try to keep the stress levels down. Best, 😍

Robin Robinson8 said:Johnson & Johnson has a wide range of uses, but let’s get one thing straight: it is primarily a corticosteroid. You can't just slather it on indefinitely. It isn't a permanent fix. You use it for a week, then you take a ten-day break, and you repeat that cycle. Period.
Scalp crusting can be anything from basic seborrheic dermatitis to full-blown psoriasis. I’d strongly suggest you see a dermatologist for some actual testing—maybe even a biopsy—so you aren't just guessing at what's going on. All these skin conditions tend to flare up when you're stressed out or dealing with an infection, so you really need to find a way to dial back the stress. Best of luck. 😍

I am the perfect candidate if you can actually manage to influence their visibility.👎

What does it actually mean when someone says Johnson & Johnson is a corticosteroid?🤷

I’ve done some reading on psoriasis, but honestly, I don't know the first thing about seborrheic dermatitis.🤷
Is seborrheic dermatitis really that big of a deal, or am I just overreacting?

Not necessarily... I actually deal with it myself 😁

It’s that sensation when your skin starts flaking—you know, right along your hairline, around your eyebrows, or near the bridge of your nose...

I used to try various ointments, but nothing really made much of a dent... lately, my doctor prescribed this specific cream (I can't recall the exact name offhand), and it's been decent enough...

The thing about seborrheic dermatitis is that you can't ever truly kick it for good... you apply the treatment, it clears up, then it resurfaces, you use it a few more times, it vanishes again... it just keeps going in circles.