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Dry Scalp or Craddle Cap??
Asked by E.L. from Oklahoma City
on December 15, 2006
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My son is 6 years old and I was wondering, can a child his age still get craddle cap or dry scalp. I don't know what it is, his doctor scheduled him to come it and lo...
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- It may just be a dry skin related problem. My kids and I have a problem with itcy dry skin as soon as we have to turn the heat on in our house... try washing his h...
- Hello, My husband has this problem too. We have a friend that is a hairdresser and she said to use Tea Tree Shampoo. It smells minty, and it works very well. She als...
- My daughter is 6 and since she was about three she has had eczema. It started on her leg but just last year it started on her scalp. At first I thought it was just dry...
The Whole Family Has Itcy Heads. Lice Checks Are Clear
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on August 8, 2011
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All three of the girls (ages 5 & 8) and myself have itchy scalps. My husband does not. I had the doctor check the first child to complain about it and there were no li...
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- Slight changes in the humidity in the air can cause your scalp to dry, which will cause the itching. Try switching to a phosphate free shampoo. You can find inexpensiv...
- Our oldest had cradle cap from age 1-3 and was constantly scratching her head until her hair would get tangled. The doctor told us to use T-Gel. It just made it worse....
- I have been dealing with this all summer, for the first time in my life. No lice, no dandruff...so what is it? My mom clued me in (40+ years as a hairdresser.) 1....
My 3 Month Old Has Rough, Dry, Red, Flaky Skin That I Can't Cure!
Asked by M.M. from Shreveport
on September 16, 2006
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I have a 3 month old with very VERY dry skin. He may also have a touch of Eczema, but I really think it is mostly chaffed skin. His skin is rough and flaky with tiny...
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- just something to add, you will know if it is ecxema if when it gets colder in weather, the rash gets worse, my son has it only in winter but also if I use laundry det...
- There's this product called Renew lotion(I think that's how it's spelled.) and it works wonders. My neice has eczema & it was the only thing that worked on her skin. Y...
- Hi M.! Try applying "A+D Ointment" to the affected areas. I have 2 1/2 year old twin daughters (and a baby boy on the way in December) and I have tried several skin ...
Shingles
Asked by F.E. from Green Bay
on October 28, 2011
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I had asked a question over a week ago regarding shingles and received some great input to my question. Now I have another one that maybe someone knows the answer to....
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- Shingles and Chicken Pox are pretty much the same thing except that shingles can hurt like crazy. I had shingles while pregnant and they were spreading (but not hurti...
- I don't know the answer to your question, but just wanted to offer hugs. I have had shingles THREE times! Every time I just hear the word I cringe. I truly hope you...
- I don't know the answer to this, but I wanted to suggest emu oil for your itchy spots. When I had shingles, that helped more than anything. You can find it at health...
Itchy Skin
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on June 12, 2009
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My son is 3 and always complains about his skin itching. I don't know if it's just dry skin or some type of allergy. I use Dove for sensitive skin when I bathe him, an...
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- My son is very similar! He has dry sensitive skin & possible allergies. His ped. says he has mild eczema(you need to ask if this is the case for your son)but he doesn'...
- Hi A., ask your doctor about the possibility of your son needing an Omega 3/DHA Essential Fatty Acid supplement. I recommend Carlson's Fish Oil for kids--you can gi...
- We have all kinds of allergies in our home. What I suggest is switch your laundry soap and anything else you use to Dye Free and Perfume Free -- that will help. Stay...
Psoriasis or Eczema
Asked by A.B. from Salt Lake City
on August 5, 2008
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I have these patches of dry skin on my ankles. It's either Psoriasis or Eczema, I have been to the different doctors and they say both. I have tried everything I can g...
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- My son has Eczema and it shows up when he has be drinking too much dairy. maybe trying to eliminate those foods. My doctor told me that Eczema can be an allergic react...
- Hi A. So sorry to hear about your dry skin drama! It seems like this is a more and more common occurrence these days! I do think a lot of it has to do with all the ...
- When we first bought our house my two kids, at the time, started showing signs of eczema. We bought a high quality water softener and it went away almost immediately....
Help W/ Eczema on 6 Month
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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My 6 month old has had a rash in the creases of her arms and behind her knees for nearly 5 months now. The doctor said it's eczema and to just put lotion on it, but it...
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- Let me preface this by saying I am not selling anything - you'd need to find a representative in your area...but my child had the same condition and I used the baby pr...
- My daughter who is now 10 has had eczema I believe since she came home from the hospital.I had to put socks on her tiny little hands at only a few days old to stop her...
- I have two kids that have eczema and I have problems with it too. I know how your feeling! I have found a great product that has worked really well for us. It is calle...
Kawasaki's Disease?
Asked by J.W. from Richland
on January 7, 2009
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We are in the hospital with 21 month old Scarlett. She has been diagnosed with incomplete Kawasaki's Disease. Yes the same that Jett Travolta had as a toddler! Inco...
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- I might not be much help, but your child's symptoms sound like a lesser version of what my friend's daughter had when she was diagnosed with kawasaki's. She completely...
- I'm a mom to a wonderful 26 mos old boy and I'm not a medical professional. My son had allergies and an allergic reaction to peanuts, eggs and other things. Sometimes ...
- The little girl I babysit was thought to have Kawasaki's aroung age 5-6mo. turns out it was a compo of teething and a bad double ear infection that was treated with th...
Terrible Itchy Ears
Asked by K.L. from Charlotte
on January 11, 2008
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My 5-year old son has had trouble with his ears itching for over a year now. We have had him allergy tested and they said he was not allergic to anything. He has bee...
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- Not all medicines are tested in people under 18 years or even 12 years of age. It takes a lot more time and money to do testings to get medications to pass FDA require...
- Hi K.: My family consumes a daily liquid vitamin/mineral supplement which contains Mangtosteen Fruit w/ pericarp rind that also has a ton of nutritional benefits. ...
- My son K. had the same thing. He had constant ear infections as a child. He's had two sets of ear tubes, which they both have fallen out. We battled with yeast in t...
Itchy Feet During Pregnancy
Asked by K.D. from Jacksonville
on September 15, 2009
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Has anyone dealt with itchy feet during pregnancy? Ever since I took the HPT, my feet have been itching like crazy, especially at night. I have mentioned this to my ...
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- Sounds like some kind of neuropathy. Diabetics get it but it can be for lots of other reasons. Do not take any meds for it. Your baby will become toxic and have neurod...
- I think you should get a new doctor. Until then, I would hold off on medicines, even Benadryl. I would take the advice of the one whose sister advised to drink tons...
- It is possible that you developed allergies during pregnancy. With my second pregnancy, I did develop allergies. And, no they did not go away. They intensified after...
