HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Small Child, White Scabs On Head, Hair Thinning. Eczema On Scalp Possible?

Hi, my 2 1/2 year old daughter has white scabs on a couple areas of her head and if I pull at them, they will come off along with the hair that is attached. It doesn t seem to bother her at all, but her hair is thinning in those areas. I m a little worried. Can you get eczema on the scalp? She already has it on her feet and legs.
Mon, 27 Aug 2012
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Cardiology,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for the query
According to your description your daughter is suffering from Seborrhea capitis. It is a condition in which there is inflammation of scalp with increased sebaceous gland activity. What you need to do is to apply baby oil on the scalp at night time and then wash it gently with Ketoconazole( Nizoral shampoo) in the morning. Do it thrice a week for 3 weeks.Also use MOMETASONE lotion(0.01 %)once daily on scalp and legs for 3 weeks.
I hope this answers your query effectively.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Alopecia


Loading Online Doctors....
Small Child, White Scabs On Head, Hair Thinning. Eczema On Scalp Possible?

Hello Thanks for the query According to your description your daughter is suffering from Seborrhea capitis. It is a condition in which there is inflammation of scalp with increased sebaceous gland activity. What you need to do is to apply baby oil on the scalp at night time and then wash it gently with Ketoconazole( Nizoral shampoo) in the morning. Do it thrice a week for 3 weeks.Also use MOMETASONE lotion(0.01 %)once daily on scalp and legs for 3 weeks. I hope this answers your query effectively. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards