my daughter has a very dry scalp thet turns white. Her scalp is lighter than her whole face and now it is moving to her forehead. She is feeling very self concious about this. It itches very bad. I have tried head and shoulders Nutreogena T-Gel. Does anyone have any suggestions please.
2006-11-18 09:55:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
you might also try Nizoral shampoo - its available over the counter... if it is not psoriasis (which being white is what it sounds like) it might be seborriec dermititis, which tends to be caused by a fungus... if it is, nizoral will help dramatically.... my head used to always itch and flake and scab and i didnt know there was anything to use until a doctor asked why i was scratching so much... made a huge difference... but how old is your daughter?
2006-11-18 10:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by unimatrix_42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like psoriasis and the whiteness may possibly be vitiligo, both of which can be due to a candida albicans fungus overgrowth in the intestine. Check out the basic information at www.hufa.org - the yeast link.
I am fighting a systemic yeast infestation. I have dandruff, vitiligo (not of the forehead), tinea versicolor on the neck, rashes, had nail fungus, and other stuff, all due to candida (yeast). I don't have it under control yet, but I am working on it.
2006-11-18 10:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing is going on with me i had to go to my doctor and get a special shampoo. but you could possibly apply some "sulfur8" you can get it at any beauty supply store and sometimes cvs as long as she has some kind of leave in conditioner that is medicated it should work. as for her face ( again same with me) i suggest hydrocortisone cream...yes the same one for rashes and hives... it should only be used temporarily because it isn't the most natural thing you can do but if you apply it to her face it should clear up by Monday. i also have eczema and so my doctor prescribes elodel for my face and body. good luck i know what she is going through it first appeared in HS and the Hyrocortisone cream work like a charm (ie no more embarrassment)... you can definitely get it in a pharmacy
2006-11-18 10:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by quwii 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you take her to see the Family Doctor?
A Dermotologist can tell you exactly what this is..Maybe it is psoriasis like the other people are saying.
2006-11-18 10:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Victory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Johnsons baby shampoo
2006-11-18 10:22:00 · answer #5 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like psoriasis. I would take her to a dermatologist who could prescribe something to help. Good luck!
2006-11-18 10:04:40 · answer #6 · answered by RaineeRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ask your pharmacist and tell him the problem and tell him what you used so far. The pharmacist are very knowable and know quite a bit when you have medical problems.
2006-11-18 10:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friend use to have that problem then she tried head and shoulders and she told me it really works. for hair loss: you get hair loss if you have split ends you lose hair if you don't get enough nutrients damp your hair with almond oil and leave it for 30mins then try to wash it
2016-03-29 00:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋