Dandruff: Older 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...
Toddlers and Dandruff???
Asked by R.P. from St. Cloud
on April 17, 2008
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My 2 year old seems to have dandruff - does that seem weird to anyone? When I comb her hair, it flakes - not too bad yet, but when I part it I can see her scalp is ver...
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- Dandruff is usually caused by too oily, rather than too dry skin. You may see scabs because your daughter may be itching her scalp due to the irritation caused by the...
- Contrary to popular belief dandruff is caused by excess oil not by being dry. If you wash her hair more often, it will likely clear up.
- My son had that at the same age. I switched him to a salon shampoo and it cleared right up.
Help!!! Horrible Dandruff
Asked by T.N. from Detroit
on November 12, 2008
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My 9 year old has horrible dandruff. I think maybe she doesn't rinse her hair well
enough after washing it. Can anyone recommend a good shampoo to get rid of dandru...
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- I would also recommend T-Gel. My husband uses it and it works great! Neutrogena sells it but we always buy the CVS brand-it works just as well!
- My husband has used Head & Shoulders since I met him. He says he needs it, but I have yet to see a flake on his head. Sooo....either it works or he's crazy! I've ...
- Neutrogena T-Gel is awesome! The best stuff out there. I'm allergic to just about everything and Neutrogena is the only thing that doesn't make my head break out in ...
Pre-teen Dandruff
Asked by R.S. from Sacramento
on January 10, 2011
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Any reccomendations for getting rid of dandruff my 10 year old daughter has? I'm not sure if it is just shampoo build up from not rinsing well or somethign else. She u...
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- I will tell you that my boys love and ask for Head and Shoulders. But if you want something more natural, you could rub Listerine into her dandruff patches at nightti...
- I have dealt with this problem my whole life!!! I only got it under control in recent years and it was really bad, flaky, bleeding scalp...(tmi??) Yes, rinsing is ...
- Nature's Gate has an excellent Tea Tree shampoo/conditioner that I use. It smells great! Good luck.
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...
Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter Has a Problem with Dandruff!
Asked by S.E. from Albuquerque
on May 6, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter has had a problem with dandruff since she was five years old. We have tried "special shampoo's" which our hair stylist recommended, this worked...
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- My company sells a shampoo for dandruff but it doesn't have any harmful chemicals to irritate her head either. My website is www.livetotalwellness.com/arizona C. Wi...
- Hi S.. Congratulations on your baby on the way! :) I just had a baby 5 months ago, and am having so much fun with him. :) Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that m...
- As there are many types of skin, the trick is finding a shampoo that agrees with your daughter's head. Most skins react well to shampoos with botanicals and natural oi...
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...
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 ...
2 Year Old Has Dandruff
Asked by A.M. from Baton Rouge
on April 28, 2008
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My 2 year has a really dry scalp. I have asked my hair stylist what to do and she said I probably wash her hair too much and to make sure I use conditioner. But that d...
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- my friend was in italy & says they have some kind of stuff there with olive oil for cradle cap, but can't remember the name of it. I'm asian and got dandruff since...
- Do not use Head and Shoulders without consulting your child's pediatrician. Creamy baby oil can be used massaged into the scalp. The dandruf will lift off and the cr...
- Do you use gel or hairspray in her hair? If so it may be product build-up. Try making a paste of baking soda and warm water, massage it in her hair and on her scalp. T...
Hair Care for 8 Year Old
Asked by J.T. from Fresno
on March 12, 2010
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My 8-year-old daughter has fairly thick hair and is prone to having a "smelly head." She washes her hair about 3 times a week with a gentle baby shampoo. Lately, she...
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- Before washing the hair I gently stratch the scalp to loosen dirt and dandruff then I run apple cider vinegar over my scalp to eliminate the dandruff before washing an...
- I agree -- grown up stuff now. Trader Joe's has a good line of tea tree shampoo and conditioner. Smells good, tingles, and keeps the flakes to a minimum.
- My nine yr old uses Herbal Essences on her hair. Works wonders! Started using it myself and my hair is very thick. The herbal Essences line of products are wonderful a...
