Dandruff can occur not only in adults, but also in children, and it cannot be treated with conventional remedies suitable for adults. When dandruff appears in a baby, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist, but you can try to cure it yourself - with the help of folk and other remedies.
Instructions
Step 1
There are several causes of dandruff in children. This can be a metabolic disorder in the gastrointestinal tract, allergies, lack of vitamins and other reasons - after all, the child's body is imperfect, not yet formed, therefore, it is influenced by negative factors that cause dandruff.
Step 2
Determine the possible cause of dandruff. Constant scratching of the head can cause itching in a child, in which case dandruff is due to an allergic reaction. See an allergist who will prescribe allergy treatment. Dandruff could also be transmitted to a child through personal items - towels, hats, combs. With reduced immunity in such cases, the baby becomes infected with dandruff. Make sure your child uses their own towel and hairbrush.
Step 3
Also, this problem appears in children who have a lack of B vitamins. Buy a vitamin complex with B vitamins, correct the diet by adding more nutrients. Dermatologists advise eating plant foods: onions, carrots, tomatoes, bananas, lemons, grapes are especially useful for dandruff. The most common cause of dandruff is chronic processes in the gastrointestinal tract. In this case, you need to see a doctor.
Step 4
Change the hygiene products you use for your baby. Some products are not suitable for children, as they cleanse the skin too much and reduce its oxygen properties. Buy special baby shampoos and other baby products. When buying shampoos for dandruff, be careful - they need to be matched to your skin type, otherwise the opposite reaction may occur, and dandruff will increase.
Step 5
Stress can also cause dandruff in children. It is enough to carry out a course of sedatives and make sure that depressive moments are no longer repeated in the child. If the cause of dandruff cannot be determined, then yeast infections are treated.
Step 6
In adolescents, dandruff is the result of hormonal changes during puberty. Many boys and girls face this problem. No medication or special cosmetic products are required in this case - after the hormonal status is restored, everything will return to normal.
Step 7
Folk remedies can be used to treat dandruff in children. A decoction of yarrow helps well. Brew four tablespoons of the herb in 0.5 liters of water, boil for five minutes, let it infuse for half an hour and rub into the baby's scalp every day for two months. Another recipe for dandruff treatment: take the peel of 4 lemons, put it in a liter of water and cook for 15 minutes. Rinse with this broth once a week.
