My two year old has had flaking of the scalp for the last 4 weeks. I see her scratching sometimes and there are a few red areas. I haven't changed her hair products recently: she has used the same detangling hair spray and shampoo for over a year now. I know that toddlers do not usually get dandruff, and I am assuming that this is eczema since she has had it over various spots on her skin since she was about 6 weeks. My question is how do I get rid of this, or at least make it a little better?
My ped rec'd Selsun Blue (dandruff shampoo) - you can also try Aveeno shampoo/body wash combo. Don't bathe her every day - once or twice a week should be enough, otherwise the itchy rash will drive her crazy! Good luck!
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I had a cousin who got a weird form of cradle cap when he was 2. Take your daughter in to see her doctor and have it checked out. But I agree with the bath response, baths every couple of days is alright. I have to do that with my son because his skin dries out. For a good scent free lotion try Aveeno baby. It's the best I've found so far.
Hey doc,
I think that Dr. Bruce West is the best resource- google him- these skin problems are improper digestion-are you nursing? then it would be something that you are eating- possibly lack of B vits- I think that is the most common- or something you are having difficulty digesting-
check him out- and you'll have your answer.
Something topical will only be treating the symptom, not the underlying cause.
best, k
First talk to your pediatrician, next I would say use lots of lotion and sent free soaps. If she does have eczeme you would need to stay away from scented things, and use chemical free things.
