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Why Is My 13 Month Old's Scalp Is Itching?
13 month old with dry raised areas on scalp that are VERY itchy. Peditrician says just dry skin. Child is scratching head so much it bleeds. Tried benadryl, olive oil, and head & sholders shampoo. Nothing working. Anything else that can be done to give her relief?
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Itchy scalp in 13 month baby is likely to be due to either dry scalp or Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Ketoconazole or Permethrin based shampoo will be helpful in management.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Itchy scalp in 13 month baby is likely to be due to either dry scalp or Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Ketoconazole or Permethrin based shampoo will be helpful in management.
Do get back to me for further queries
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCH
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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