Dry Hair or Scalp: Tween
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Severely Dry Scalp
Asked by L.R. from Houston
on January 8, 2010
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My 12 year old daughter has eczema. These past couple of weeks her scalp has become very dry causing her to scratch and in turn she has a lot of flakes which are beco...
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- it can come from a food allergy, such as dairy
- As far as a product, I cannot tell you, but washing frequently will dry it out more as you are stripping away the natural oils that help the scalp. Try Alberto VO5 ...
- My son is 3 & has eczema. We use Dove soap for sensitive skin for his body & hair. Once or twice a week, we use Pantene moisturizing conditioner to help with the dry h...
Preteen with Itchy Scalp
Asked by C.K. from Waterloo
on October 30, 2011
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Hi, My 11 year old son sometimes has an itchy head. Not an all over itch mostly on the front top of his head. We went to the dermatologist since he does have eczema ...
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- Stress??? Some people, get itchy heads, when stressed. When younger, my daughter was like that. My Husband, when younger, used to be like that. Or, maybe his...
- Have you tried the product...selsun blue? I've read and heard great success stories with eczema. Here is the Google link ...http://www.google.com/search?ds=i&pq=selsun...
- I started having strange itching on my scalp that would come and go at random times, then I discovered I had a wheat allergy. Once I got off all wheat food items, hair...
6 Year Old with Severe Dry Scalp
Asked by A.Z. from Columbus
on September 3, 2008
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my son has had dry scalp for about a month now
is there any thing any one has ever tried to help dry scalp
i'm afraid to use shampoo like head n shoulders because i...
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- I would think about taking him to a dermatoligists. I have a dry scalp also, mainly only in the winter. But I will get large flakes. I use any kind of peppermint shamp...
- Buy Paul Mitchell "Baby Dont Cry" shampoo. It cured my nephews craddle cap and my son is 6 months old and Ive used it since the day he was born and he never once has ...
- A.- I use Shaklee's Basic H, an all-natural multi-purpose cleaner made from Corn & Coconut. Sounds weird, doesn't it? It's been around for over 50 years and I use...
Seeking Advice from Anyone Who Has Knowledge About Hair and Scalp Problems
Asked by C.S. from San Francisco
on April 5, 2008
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My 12-year old daughter has had a problem with greasy hair since she was 9. We use Jasons dandruff shampoo because she also has itchy scalp and some sort of cradle cap...
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- My son and my husband had the same problem. We bought some MSM Shampoo from the herb store, and it has worked wonderfully! The dry itchy scalp went away, along with th...
- I took my 13 year old son to see the dermatoligist for the same problems. Which he gave a perscription for a cream and a shampoo. After speaking with the pharmacy tec...
- I've had the same problem - since I was about 9 too. Tried every shampoo in the book when I was little. Oily hair with dandruff - I had rashes behind my ears and on ...
Help with 12 Year Old - Itchy Scalp
Asked by D.Z. from Yuba City
on August 9, 2009
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Hi moms, I am hoping to get some different points of view of what can be going on with my 12 year old. She has had an itchy head for a couple of years now. I attribut...
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- Get a second opinion from a dermatologist and see an allergist. If nothing is found, ask for something to help cope with the itching. I have had prescription Atarax ...
- Your poor daughter. I can sympathize. I have sensitive skin and a fussy scalp as well. I have two suggestions: Start with the inside-- you might want to give your dau...
- My scalp gets itchy as well. It tends to happen if I get sweaty or need to wash my hair as well. I am often changing shampoos because the condition gets worse with cer...
BiRacial Scalp Help?
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on April 18, 2008
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Can any suggest anything good for the scalp? what looks to me is my 13 yr old daughter has something that looks just like cradle cap all over and it looks so bad. i ha...
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- sulfur 8 shampoo and hair grease my son had it to its like really thick dandruff with a funny smell try this it cheap and really works and dont apply all those differe...
- Hello H.. I was going to suggest an organic shampoo. I had terrible dandruff and I looked online to find something to help. I tried so many different oils, and dand...
- Hi H., If is very bad, you may want to take her to dermatologist. There is a prescription oil that I was given last year that you have to rub into your scalp when yo...
11 Year Old Hair
Asked by K.W. from New York
on April 19, 2010
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My 11 year old, has the worst dry scalp and the the most oily hair. Mostly on the top of her head... We use salon Biologe shampoo. And I only put a light conditioner o...
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- Sounds like an allergic reaction. Try getting organic shampoo and not adding conditioner near her scalp at all. I swear by Desert Essence Hair Care products. Their gra...
- I don't know much about older kids, but could you do with her scalp like you would with a baby? Baby oil and then comb it and after I think two hours, wash it and see ...
- I would try using Redken's Scalp Relief shampoo. A professional color specialist started me on this shampoo back in the 90's, and it has been wonderful to use 2-3 time...
Toddler with Red, Dry Patches
Asked by K.M. from Minneapolis
on May 14, 2008
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I noticed a small dry patch of skin on my 18 month old daughter about a 6 weeks ago. In the last two weeks, I have noticed many more of these dry patches. They are a...
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- i would have it checked so you know what it is at her next appt. my youngest has mild eczema and only gets it on his cheeks we have never noticed it anywhere else. we ...
- My sone who is 23 months has the same thing... I asked my dr and it is basically dry skin I found that aquifor works the best for it
- You might also want to consider allergies. My allergist said allergies in young children often show up as dry patches. Worth having your doctor check out to ease your ...
Seeking Lotion for Severe Dry Skin
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on December 30, 2007
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Can anyone recomment a hand lotion for EXTREMELY dry skin? My hands are SO dry, they are cracked and red around the knuckles. Every time I bend my fingers, it feels ...
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- I have this aloe lotion. It's called Corium 21, I got it online. I can't remember the website but you can probably google it. My grandmother used it once (for dry s...
- I had the same problem until I discovered Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream...seriously, it works like magic! Just put a little on at night right before bed, an...
- Hi D.! I use some awesome stuff...Renew lotion. It gets rid of dry skin, can help with excema, is gentle, isn't greasy, is easy to go into your skin (doesn't stay on ...
My Toddler Boy Is "Itchy"
Asked by M.K. from Denver
on June 6, 2008
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Help, my 3 year old is itchy! It's non stop for the last week, "mommy, my pee-pee is itchy". I don't know what it could be, I've tried diaper rash cream (eventhough h...
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- Try an over the counter yeast medicine. Just rub a bit on topically. I have had several boys in my family get yeast infections.
- HI We just went to the doctor for the same thing and she told us to put hydrocortosine cream on it. It has been a day - and its better. It ended up (I think) that the...
- M., I of course and no expert, but my son had a similar experience. You may want to check with the Doc for a uniary tract infection. Does youo put bubbles in his bat...
