Dandruff: Child
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Dandruff Help!
Asked by D.G. from Omaha
on February 12, 2007
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My 10 year old daughter has dandruff pretty bad. I've tried a couple of different types of shampoos, but nothing seems to work. Sometimes I don't think she rinses ev...
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- My 11 year old had the same problem. I found out the baby shampoo caused his scalp to dry out. Also, he takes showers now instead of a bath and I still make sure he ri...
- if it's happens primarily the worst during the cold months it sound like it could be dry scalp. A friend of mine had an issue with super dry skin during the winter, in...
- I would agree with Natalie. Anything with tea tree oil in it will help it or solve the problem. I use Melaleuca Naturals shampoo--this is the only one that has gotte...
Bad Dandruff
Asked by J.A. from San Francisco
on May 5, 2009
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Hi moms,
About a year ago I started getting really bad dandruff. It is so embarrassing! I feel like every time I move my head a shower of flakes falls down! I have tr...
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- Hi J., I used to have very bad dandruff too, it has been much much better almost nothing now by using a rinse of apple vinegar with an aspirin crushed in it. I just w...
- Hi J. My husband had the same dilema and used all those over the counter shampoos which in the short run help, but essentially dry out your hair/scalp (making matters...
- I had the same problem and my derm recommended using Nizoral. It is OTC. It has worked well for me. Good luck.
6 Year Old with Infectious Dandruff???
Asked by L.A. from Pine Bluff
on April 29, 2008
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Hi, My 6 year old has had a really dry scalp for about 3 years now and it's just getting worse. Her scalp even bleeds. I've tried Dr. Miracle's on her and it really so...
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- Apple cider vinegar is great because it draws out impurities and toxins and things that might be irritating the scalp, but you should take her to a dermatologist.
- You can get Nioxin at Walmart salon or JC Penney salon & it will take care of it ...or when my son had exema in his hair we used T-Gel shampoo from walmart ...in the s...
- I'm just guessing here, but have you asked her doctor? You may want to. Your daughter might be having a health problem with this being a symptom. If you have tried ...
4 Yr Old with Dandruff
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2009
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I just noticed my 4 yr old son having dandruff. I've been using Johnson's shampoo on him for a couple of months now so it might be from that. Does anybody know a dandr...
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- Hi M.! You know, my son had cradle cap at 4-6 yrs old. I thought it was dandruff, but the Dr said it was cradle cap. His hair was/is still so thick and he plays soo...
- Head and shoulders dry scalp shampoo and conditioner in one. My 3 year old had bad cradle cap, now it is gone. I wash his hair every other day with it. My pediatrician...
- I had the same issue with both my children and I discovered that Johnsons Baby shampoo has a stronger astringent than most adult shampoos. Shampoo and conditioner wit...
Dandruff in a 3 Yo
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on June 3, 2008
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My 3 yo daughter has dandruff, sometimes so bad I can see it across a room. Her peds said use selsun blue shampoo but that stinks so bad. I can hardly hug her after ...
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- Try head and shoulders, I've had better luck with it. I use to use selsum blue on my dads head and he still seem to have problems so I buy the generic head and should...
- Hi Cindy- I would recommend 2 different things - the cradle cap steps that have oil and creams in them as a kit and then there is a shampoo called T-Gel cant remember ...
- Selsun Blue does have a Naturals one and it smells better. I use it. There are two different scents which I don't remember off hand. Head and Shoulders isn't a good on...
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...
6 Year Old with Scaly Patch on His Head
Asked by V.G. from Los Angeles
on February 11, 2009
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My 6 year old son has had some form of a scaly patch on his head since when he was born , then they called it cradle cap. Well now he is 6 and he still has a large pat...
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- There is a homeopathic remedy for cradle cap- another name for it is psoriosis- clean up diet and try homeopathy, and oil it-good luck
- one of my sons had the same thing, his Doctor had me try T-Gel shampoo this works good but....(use carefully burns the eyes) good luck,
- Why haven't you taken him to a dermatologist? That is the only way you will get the correct answers and how to treat it. Don't wait any longer. Take him to a skin doct...
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...
Cradle Cap-like Dandruff Patches on Toddler
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on October 17, 2011
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My three year old has developed these patches of large, dry flake-looking dandruff on his scalp. Luckily it's not peeling off or really visible unless you look through...
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- You do need to see the pediatrician. It could be anything from a fungal infection like ringworm to psoriasis. Just using a conditioner or OTC stuff can make it worse. ...
- There is a hair and body soap that is made by California Baby, it is Tea Tree & Lavender. You can find it at Target. The tea tree oil in it does wonders to clear up dr...
- Have his pediatrician check it outor call the nurse line.. I know this sounds weird but when my daughter was 3 she got ring worm on her scalp.. Probably from preschool...
Cradle Cap on a 5 Year Old
Asked by K.C. from Los Angeles
on March 21, 2010
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My twins are about to turn 5 years old. My son STILL has cradle cap (my daughter never had it.). I am getting so frustrated with this. It clears up for a while but ...
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- my son - who is 6 - still gets it occasionally. At this point, i think that it would just be called psoriasis. Just keep using the dandruf shampoo when it crops up. yo...
- Try Virgin Coconut Oil, it is fantastic! It works for cradle cap, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema. I use it for all 3 of my kids (6 years, 21 months, and 4 months)
- Jentlely rub with baby oil hope it works A. no hills
