Dandruff: Aveeno
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Seeking Advice on Baby Dandruff
Asked by P.B. from Portland
on December 2, 2008
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So, apparently my 15 month old has cradle cap/dandruff. He has hardly any hair and what he does have is thin hair. So, I can see it in between his hair. Before I go...
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- When my little one had cradle cap, I would give her a warm bath and would let the water soften the scales. Then after the bath I would take a very fine toothed comb a...
- I used 100% shea butter. Rub it in, comb it out. It might take more than one try. We get it in bulk (it is very cheep that way) and we use it for other things as w...
- Baking soda is what worked for us. Also, when it gets really bad I put a little hydrocortizone cream once a day. It usually disappears in a couple of days.
Baby Dandruff
Asked by C.V. from San Francisco
on June 3, 2008
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is there such a shampoo out there safe enough to use on my 8 week old daughter? she battled cradle cap early on but that has seemed to pass. now i'm noticing lots of w...
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- My doctor told me to just ignore it. It is going to go away. You can also use baby oil and a soft brush.
- Put California Baby's Calendura cream on her face and scalp after the bath. it is miracle cream! my son is 7.5 mos. and i still use it regularly. I found it was excel...
- When my kids were babies, baby oil on the scalp w/a soft baby brush took care of it. I do agree with the other Mom's as well, less washing. Depending on where you liv...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Dry Flaky Scalp
Asked by A.R. from Macon
on July 30, 2007
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I am in desperate need of assistance. My daughter just turned one this month and she has very pretty short curly hair. The problem is her scalp is causing us distress....
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- Hello, My daughter had really bad cradle cap at two months, and my pediatrician told me that I could actually use the regular dandruff shampoo like once a week, and...
- Why not call your babies ped. and ask them if their is anything you could use that would help with it...sometimes I can just call my baby's doctor and get quick advice...
- My sister had this same problem with her little boy. The doctor told her to us Selsum Blue Shampoo. I know it is isn't tear free, but it did work for her. She only ...
How Do You Get Rid of Eczema on Toddler's Scalp?
Asked by G.P. from Tampa
on October 13, 2009
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My two year old has had flaking of the scalp for the last 4 weeks. I see her scratching sometimes and there are a few red areas. I haven't changed her hair products re...
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- My ped rec'd Selsun Blue (dandruff shampoo) - you can also try Aveeno shampoo/body wash combo. Don't bathe her every day - once or twice a week should be enough, othe...
- I had a cousin who got a weird form of cradle cap when he was 2. Take your daughter in to see her doctor and have it checked out. But I agree with the bath response, b...
- Hey doc, I think that Dr. Bruce West is the best resource- google him- these skin problems are improper digestion-are you nursing? then it would be something that you...
Dry Skin or Allergy?
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on December 7, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
My 2 month old son has developed some dry skin all over his face and scalp( a lot of dandruff)We're not sure if its allergy or dry skin cuz its only on his...
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- JJ, Hi.I'm not sure but it maybe eczema.My granddaughter has it and it is very itchy and a red rash.We put her on the Arbonne baby lotion and oil and it keeps it at...
- Hi...My first reaction is to ask what the babe's pediatrician said. But it may be a few things that come to mind. It isn't uncommon for new borns to peel off their to...
- I have quite a bit of experience in this area as my twins each had a severe case of cradle cap that manifested into severe eczema. The cradle cap started out, of cour...
Baby Shampoo for Dry Scalp
Asked by L.C. from Duluth
on November 9, 2010
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Hi!
Ever since the weather turned cold, my 2 month old has had a super dry and flaky scalp. We currently use Aveeno Baby (the one with oatmeal) shampoo. It is obvio...
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- Humidify the house. My daughter gets bad bloody noses in the winter from the dryness. The humidifier solves most of that problem.
- My son had to go to a Dermatologist for skin issues when he was first born and she recommended washing his hair with Head and Shoulders every other time I washed his h...
- How often do you wash the hair? If every day then try every other or every 3rd day. Only washing with water & washrag in between washings. This really helped our daugh...
Cradle Cap Remedies?
Asked by A.H. from Richmond
on February 17, 2010
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My 2.5 month old has terrible cradle cap and now has icky crusty patches on his arms too. The ped only suggested we use Head and Shoulders for the cap but I know ther...
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- When my daughter developed cradle cap I used mineral oil and a very fine toothed comb. Mineral oil is thicker than baby oil, so it's easier to control. Rub a small a...
- Try baby oil on his scalp. Be careful, baby oil can be toxic if ingested by a baby but dab it on his scalp with a cotton ball. And you can put it on his arms before ...
- I think I used olive oil on my baby. Have you tried baby oil? AF
Do You Use the Same Shampoo/conditioner Every Time...
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 31, 2010
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Do you use the same shampoo/conditioner every time you wash your hair? Should you use the same shampoo/conditioner every time? It seems when I use the same one over an...
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- Well, DEFINITELY STAY AWAY from SOFTSOAP products, also a lot of JERGENS and AVON.. I just found out this week while reading the ingredients that they use FORMALDEY...
- Ingredients of various shampoos can build up in your hair. That's why it's good to alternate.
- I use 2 different shampoos, I cannot use conditioner, my hairs is very fine and short anyway..
One Year Old with Exzema
Asked by L.B. from Killeen
on September 2, 2008
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Hi, my daughter was recently diagnosed with a mild form of exzema. My pedi recommended that I use Aveeno, but it has not helped. I thought that it could just be from...
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- I suffered from eczema most of my life. I tried all sorts of medications and perscription steriod creams/lotions/ointments. Finally, when I was in my mid 20's I saw ...
- My daughter just got over her bout with eczema and she had it nearly everywhere. I used the steroid foam for 2 days and it started to clear up. However, since that's ...
- L., Go to this site and look at some pictures of babies with exzema www.InsideMangosteen.com, click on photos, you will see a baby with this and read their testimon...
