My son has dandruff?

Question

He is 5 1/2 years old--and I don't want to use anything harsh on his head..are there any natural remedies that I can use?

Answer 1

Olive Oil - make sure you get it down to the scalp and rub it in gently. Leave on for a half hour, then rinse his hair out. If you can stand it, it's better to not wash the hair until the next day - lets the oil continue to work on the scalp. Wash with mild shampoo the next day.

Answer 2

) Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that comes from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. It has been used for centuries as an antiseptic and anti-fungal agent.
There are many tea tree oil shampoos available in health food stores and some drug stores, and many people report these products help with dandruff.

There haven’t been many research studies on tea tree oil for dandruff. One study involved 126 people with mild to moderate dandruff. They used either a five percent tea tree oil shampoo or a placebo daily for four weeks. At the end of the study, the tea tree oil shampoo significantly reduced dandruff. No adverse effects were reported. Although promising, this was not a double-blind study (which means that the researchers knew which participants were using tea tree oil and which were using the placebo), so it cannot be considered solid evidence that tea tree oil works. For more information about tea tree oil, read the Tea Tree Oil Fact Sheet.


2) Apple Cider Vinegar
A home remedy for dandruff is to mix 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water.

Pour this mixture into a spray bottle and spritz it on to your hair and scalp, being careful to avoid the eye and ear area. Wrap your head in a towel.

After 15 minutes to an hour, remove the towel and wash your hair. This is generally done once to twice a week.


3) Biotin
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps to break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is sold in supplement form and is also found naturally in foods.

Food sources of biotin are egg yolk, liver, milk, soy, barley, brewer's yeast, and royal jelly. Biotin is also produced naturally by bacteria in the intestines.

Eating raw egg whites and prolonged use of antibiotics are thought to be causes of biotin deficiency.

Answer 3

Dandruff is one of the major disorders of the scalp.Poor hygiene, improper diet ,sluggish condition of the scalp caused by poor blood circulation are the main causes of dandruff. A herbal rinse is a safe method of removing dandruff. Apply lemon juice with the rind on the scalp .After 5 minutes wash off with shampoo and water. More simple remedies at http://usefulinfo-dandruff.blogspot.com/

Answer 4

You CAN use dandruff shampoo. I was told that by a pediatrician. Most important is how you use any shampoo for dandruff. While the shampoo is still IN his hair, comb through it with a fine tooth comb making sure to get to the scalp, then rinse as usual. Dandruff shampoo is OK even for babies with cradle cap.

Answer 5

Try Nioxin.Their shampoo & conditioner will make a noticeable difference in his condition if not completly repair it. The product is high$ but the results are worth it. Check their web site for more info. I thought I had dandruff when what I had was dry scalp! Nioxin fixed me right up. I still use it (7+ years)!

Answer 6

Are you sure it is dandruff? My son is 10 and shampoos his own hair. I thought he had dandruff, but my hairdresser (who also cuts his hair) told me that it wasn't dandruff it was just shampoo residue or residue from hair gel. If his scalp doesn't seem to be itching and he just has flakes that could be your problem.