My child has dry skin on her scalp. Dandruff shampoo smells bad and is very harsh. Any ideas?

Didi - posted on 09/27/2009

You can find some shampoo with tea tree oil in it. Works great! The one i've used is by Paul Mitchel :)

Cathy - posted on 09/27/2009

how old? if an infant...try baby oil and one of those "brushes' from the hospital. if older....hmmm...I dont know..but, I have seen a line of California Baby products in Target..no chemicals and I believe they have shampoo...all natural stuff and I do like the cream..good luck!

Jamie - posted on 09/26/2009

head and shoulders has good smelling shampoo and it is for dandruff they also have 2in1

Maliaka - posted on 09/26/2009

Yes, apply Shea Butter at night it really works.

Trish - posted on 09/26/2009

u can also use the skin so soft bath oil from Avon just the original one it works great for the dry scalp and also headlice does not liek it either makes it all fall off. i use it on all my school age children and myself as i have exzema on my scalp and it works great

Laurie - posted on 09/26/2009

Oatmeal works great. Olive oil does to, but it might make their hair look greasy.

Paula - posted on 09/26/2009

its possble he/she may have cradle cap, if its flakey dry and itchy, or it could possibly be some sought of exzma, id have it checked by your GP

Kimberly - posted on 09/26/2009

Try Paul Mitchell's Tee Tree Shampoo - I have heard that it is great & gentle for big and little kids!

Patricia - posted on 09/26/2009

Try Tea Tree Oil. Should be located with dandruff shampoo. Gently rub it to affected area. With each treatment you can loosen some of the cradle cap if there is any. It may take several treatments before results. My daughter had this until kindergarten. Hope it helps.

Lisa - posted on 09/26/2009

My 7 year old had the same problem...we did try all different shampoos & our Dr. said use a little olive oil. The only thing that really helped was (believe it or not) Walmart brand baby shampoo & a fine comb!! The olive oil DID work too.

Shamsey - posted on 09/25/2009

You can get the tee tree oil shampoo and then used coconut oil on their hair. It keep the scalp condition and the hair strong and helps it grow. If your child has thin or straight hair dont used to much it will give them the wet slick look, just on the scalp. I dont were you are but u can get it from a caribbean store or Spanish store.

Andi - posted on 09/25/2009

Also it actually makes your hair grow used to use it for years that is some good stuff...

Breanne - posted on 09/25/2009

You probably have heard of this already, but just make sure that you get all the shampoo out of the hair and you should be fine. If not then i think Head and Shoulders should work best.

Caroline - posted on 09/25/2009

I use an ordinary baby shampoo for both my children. They both have dry scalps, but I found that though olive oil worked when they were younger, they wont let me go near them now that they are older. I also suffered from a very dry scalp for a short while and a very nice hair dresser told me to try to keep on top of washing my hair regulary and to use conditioner, BUT most of all use as LITTLE shampoo as possible. It actually worked so I tried using as little shampoo with my kids as well. The dry scaples they still have but it's become a lot less noticeable and more managable.

Kim - posted on 09/25/2009

I found Body shop ginger shampoo very good was recommended to me not harsh at all and pleasant smell. If you ask in store they sometimes will let you have a little sample pot to try!

Tamara - posted on 09/25/2009

I have that same problem. So I started buying MANE N TAIL... Shampoo and Conditioner.. Its gentle. And it works.. You can get it at walmart in the pet department.. I know it sounds funny but its gentle and it works great....Also it doesnt have a smell

Kathie - posted on 09/25/2009

There are plenty of dandruff shampoos that don't smell bad and aren't harsh. Check out the Head&Shoulders line.

Chasity - posted on 09/24/2009

My son had the same problem, I would get selsun blue and put just a tiny bit on his scalp then take a soft baby brush and gently scrub the area. I had to do it about twice a week, but it worked!

Erica - posted on 09/24/2009

A little bit of olive oil helps a lot