My three year old African American daughter has symptoms of hair loss dry scalp flaking itchy scalpredness and dandruff. These symptoms started a year ago. They come and then leave. The doctor told me that it is a fungus. He prescribed griseofulvin and Ketoconazole shampoo and cream. I use eucerin on her skin. I was using tea tree oil but he recommended using nothing. Her hair is dry and she has patches on her headand she constantly scratches her scalp. she also has bumps that reappear. I keep her hair braided. There is flaking behind her ears. and she has red and itchy bumps that comes between her legs and her bottom she is about to start school and i will like to keep it under control. What is this and Is there anything I can use on her scalp and hair to reduce the symptoms and get her hair back growing.
2014-12-03 10:24:05
Hello
To treat seborrheic dermatitis in children gently shampoo the hair everyday with a gentle shampoo while scales are present. After scales have disappeared you may reduce shampoos to twice weekly. Then rinse thoroughly and brush softly. For stubborn patches apply some mineral oil to the child's scalp and wrap warm wet cloths around his head for up to an hour before shampooing. Take care that the cloth does not get cold.
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2014-12-03 10:28:52
