What to do about dandruff in a 10 year old

Dandruff in 10-year-old children may be due to normal metabolism, at this time there is no need for special treatment; it may also be due to ringworm, seborrheic dermatitis and other diseases caused by the use of general treatment and drug therapy. 1. Normal metabolism: the normal metabolism of the skin will make the aging epidermis fall off and form dandruff, at this time the number of dandruff is small, not accompanied by itching symptoms, without special treatment. 2. Tinea capitis: a superficial fungal disease that occurs on the scalp. It can also cause dandruff, and can be used locally as prescribed by the doctor, such as compound clotrimazole cream, compound ketoconazole hair lotion and other antifungal drugs. If necessary, you can take oral medication such as ashwagandha and ketoconazole under the guidance of a doctor. 3. Seborrheic dermatitis: a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease caused by local sebum overflow. Can also make the child appear dandruff, this time need to pay attention to ensure adequate sleep, limit the fat and sugar diet, avoid spicy stimulating food. Avoid excessive cleaning and friction. Follow the doctor’s instructions to use tretinoin cream, fluticasone propionate cream and other drugs local anti-infection treatment; combined with bacterial infection, use erythromycin and other anti-infection treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. Dandruff in children may also be caused by other reasons, it is recommended to consult a specialist for evaluation and treatment.