I have seen all the posts about excema but i don't think this is what it is. My dd has 2 patches on her head that look like cradle cap. She is 9 so i don't know if thats what it is. They are right in her hair above her ears. Its yellow and scabby looking. When my ds had cradle cap once i got the selson blue shampoo and scrubbed with a soft plastic brush and it cleared up within a day or two. I have tried the shampoo but its not doing anything at all. Has anyone seen this? Should i take her to the dr?

By Emily7 on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 08:53 am:

It sounds like cradle cap to me. My dh still gets it at 32. When my dd I soaked her head with baby oil and took a comb through it then I washed it.

By Momaroze on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 08:54 am:

I don't know what scalp ringworm looks like, but I know you can get it on your scalp. Just a thought.

By Amecmom on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 10:01 am:

Try Nizoral. It's a little stronger.
Ame

By Coopaveryben on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 10:12 am:

My middle had this until he was about 2, It looked like scales. I would put baby oil on and brush it with a bristle brush so it would hit his scalp. It didn't seem to bother him but his hair is almost white so it really stood out and it bothered me to death. I asked my ped. about it at his appointmetns and everytime he said there is really nothing you can do. But I found the baby oil helped and then when that summer came and he was in the sun and swimming it cleared up and I haven't seen it since.

By Trina~moderator on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 10:42 am:

My DD (almost 6) was starting to get spots like that behind her ears. I guessed it was from shampoo build up that was irritating the skin. I made an extra effort to rinse those areas well and the spots cleared up. I noticed the same thing on DS when he started washing his own hair.

By Cybermommyx4 on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 11:06 am:

My DD has that, but the skin can actually crack and ooze if untreated - she uses a prescription steroid lotion and it heals within a few days - she also gets this on the back of her neck - the Dermatologist diagnosed a mild case of psoriasis. It can sometimes go along with asthma/allergies.

By Mommyathome on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 12:22 pm:

My oldest (6) DD just barely got rid of cradle cap on top of her head. I was wondering if it would ever go away, but it finally has all cleared up.

By Bobbie on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 10:50 pm:

Could be scalp ringworm like Momaroze suggested. Which isn't actually a worm. It is a fungal infection like Athletes foot. And they call it ringworm because in the later stages of the condition it might have a red ring around the edges resembling a worm. And it is very contagous... So you might want to look into it. Something else to rule out....

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Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). It is most common in children and easily spreads. Rarely, the fungus can be caught from an infected pet. Treatment requires medication ordered by a health care provider. A child with ringworm may need to stay at home until treatment begins.

What are the symptoms of ringworm of the scalp?
1. A dry, crusty scalp that flakes like dandruff in children who have outgrown cradle cap.
2. The area may also be mildly itchy.
3. In advanced cases,Round patches of hair loss that slowly increase in size. The rash may be slightly raised or have a black-dot, stubbled appearance.

How is ring worm of the scalp treated?
Ringworm of the scalp cannot be treated with lotions. Your health care provider must order a medication taken by the mouth. In most cases, medication is taken once a day for six to eight weeks. Your child may also need to use a prescription shampoo or an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo that contains selenium sulfide, such as Selsun Blue. (The shampoo will help prevent the spread of ringworm, but it will not cure it.)

How can I prevent my child from spreading ringworm?
Until treatment begins, you should:

1.Prevent others from using your child's hair care items.
2.Prevent others from using your child's personal items, such as clothing, towels and bed linens.
3.Limit your child's play with other children.

By Bobbie on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 - 10:52 pm:

Oh and tinea capitis is caught like any other communicable disease. Casual contact with an infected person. This is one case where the condition is passed between animals and humans too. So there are a million and one ways to get it.