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What Causes Head Odor On Sweating?
My 4 year old son has had a skunk oder every time he sweats or when he gets wet in the sprinkler or even the shower. I only notice the smell from his head. at first I thought he rubbed up againt a dog that had been sprayed but it has been 2 weeks. after he gets out of the shower and sits down with me and is completely dry he does not have this oder. what could this be?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi...he could be having dandruff or a seborrhoea of the scalp. This type odorous scalp on becoming wet is vey common in these two conditions. You can wash his hair thrice a week with Nizoral shampoo after your dermatology consult.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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