Just got back from Central America and my son (4 yr old)has some areas on his scalp that are dry & flaky, why?
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Sounds like maybe he had sunburn and now it is flaking off. This happened to me when I went to Mexico for a week.  It's hard to tell that you actually have the sunburn until it starts flaking off.
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I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
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are you sure a sweat gland is swollen or is it a lymph node?.....best to be checked out...but not by a dermatologist....she should see her pediatrician first....but if she uses sick deodorant that could be the culprit....roll on is better....doesn't clog poors as bad.....good luck.....
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could be dermatitis, an allergy, a fungus, hives or just dry skin.
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Some dandruff is caused by dry scalp. Some is caused by a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It is now commonly believed that this may be a fungus infection. \n\nSo, dandruff shampoos are "medicated" (such as Neutrogena T/Gel or Nizoral) to make conditions such that the fungus can't thrive. Home remedies do the same thing (Listerine has herbal medications, use of dilute vinegar increases the pH of the scalp).
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It could be psycological but it is far more likely it is neurological. I would get him into a pediatrican and let the doctor check him out.
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Do you think it might be important to know where they are on your son?  How old your son is?  How they showed up?  Any other details about these bumps or any symptoms associated?  I left my crystal ball in my other sport coat.  Give details and I'll edit my answer later or tomorrow.\n\nIf there are many surface, possibly coalescing, "pus bumps" with a reddened base...this sounds like a contact dermatitis, like poison ivy or poison oak, but sometimes people can have strong reactions to other chemical agents etc...you didn't mention that there was itching, though.  You should use Domeboro solution - it is available at your local drug store.\n\nIf the pus bumps are associated with a hair follicle then this sounds like a folliculitis.  Essentially it is an infection of the hair shaft.  Oral or topical antibiotics are useful.  It is from the bacteria that is normally found on the skin.\n\nAlright that's the best I can guess given the information.  If it doesn't sound right, of course taking him into his pediatrician is a very good idea.  Good luck.
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Poor thing. Hopefully the chemist is open by now. For the skin I used Aloe Vera Bio Active Gel on my kids, as well as calamine. Cool baths helped. Piriton for the itch. Not sure about the mouth, but you could try ice pops. And lots of calpol/nurofen of course. Hope he's over the worst soon. Hang on in there.
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It sounds like psoriasis....have him use cetaphyl heavy cream or cetaphyl lotion on it. Also have him use the cetaphyl cleanser on those areas also instead of regular soap. Regular soap will make it worse. If that does'nt help after a couple of weeks he should go to a dermatologist.
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Eczema is caused by dry, irritated skin.\nWell nourished and moisturised skin cells are blocked together tightly, visualise it as a brick wall with each individual brick being a skin cell. When the skin is dry, the skin cells become flacid and lose it's moisture, or as you see it as a wall, the bricks begin to break and holes & gaps are formed allowing bacteria and dirt to enter resulting in the skin being irritated and red.\nHighly moisturising creams can assist the skin cells in forming a tight wall again developing a barrier against germs & infectants.\nSwap normal soap for your baby with QV Moisturising Wash, Ego Moisturising washes can also help and a Pinetarsol Bath and wash down can relieve your child of itchiness & discomfort.\nEnsure when bathing your baby that the water is not too hot, hot water can wash away the body's natural oil (Ever seen how easily hot water can wash away oil on a cooking pan?) resulting in dry, flaky skin. A lukewarm bath should be best.\nAlways moisturise, moisturise, moisturise to keep your baby's skin well nourished & healthy and always wash your hands before moisturising your child.\nIf your childs excema persists, see your local doctor for some cream. Cortisone creams & Topical Ointments work very well & you will see the eczema/skin condition gone after a day or two.
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Take your son to the doctor and ask for a sweat test.  It is done to rule out Cystic Fibrosis.  Also thats a genetic disorder so if it is that remember that any future kids can be born with it.  Some peds docs ask parents if their kids taste salty when they kiss them.  Another s/s of CF
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For my son, I put peroxide in his ear and let it sit a few minutes and have him sit up with a clean paper towel to his ear to catch all of the stuff coming out.  Then, I turn him over and do the same for the other ear.  You may have to repeat a few times.  I always get wax from his ear.  He says the feeling is weird and makes him feel dizzy from the fizzing, but it does clean his ears.  When I am done, I put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in his ear to dry it out.  Not saying this is for everyone, but it works for us.  When I looked this up, I saw different views on this.
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Renew skin lotion By Melaleuca. Plus he may have a nutritional deficiency causing the flare ups. Maybe a good Kids vitamin.
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Okay, this is a kid's site, but it was (not joking) the most informative I could find. \nhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/fungus.html\n\nThis site is very informative as well:\nhttp://www.lymphedemapeople.com/thesite/lymphedema_skin_fungus.htm\n\nFrom my Mycology (study of fungi) notes:\nTiniea capitis affects the scalp\nTinea barbae affect the beard\nTinea corporis affects the entire body\nTinea cruris is the cause of jock itch\nTinea pedis would be athletes foot\nTinea unguium affect the hair\n\nThese are all dermatophytes and there are three genera: microsporum, epidermaphyton, and trichophyton.\n\nOther superficial fungal infections are Mallassizia furfur that causes white patches on the skin, P. wernecki (commonly known as Tinea nigra) that cause ring worm, and Piedra hortae and Trichosporon biegelii that affect the hair.\n\nI hope I didn't overwhelm you with information and that it is helpful. I can get you more information if you need it. There are several more types of fungi. These only affect the first layer of skin and hair. Others are more invasive. Hope that helps.
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Is it psoriasis, dermatitis, or just plain dandruff? Is on on exposed skin or just your hair?\n\nThe easiest answer without knowing your exact condition is this...\n\n1. Use a coal tar shampoo on your scalp (Like T-Gel) or similar dandruff products which can be bought at Walmart...\n\n2. Don't use conditioner all the way down to the roots...(Makes it worse)\n\n3. Getting some sunshine helps dandruff and  psoriasis...May I recomend a local pool? The chlorine seems to help too...\n\nIf the problem still persists very badly or covers a large portion of your body then you should see a dermatologist so they can give you prescription treatments...
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if he has had them forever they are probably just birth marks,or maybe premature age spots. to much sun exposer in a single summer can leave brown marks "like an old burn"that never go away.ask him if he goes out in the sun without a shirt much.one good week at the river with no sun block will do it!
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depends on the reason for the dandruff.  could be just dry scalp or could be a skin disorder.  sometimes dandruff shampoos can help, the stronger ones being like coal-tar shampoos or the gentler head and shoulders stuff.\n\nor you need to moisturize your scalp\n\nor you might need to see a doc for meds.