What if a child’s head itches when it’s hot?



Children’s itchy head when hot can be seen in physiological phenomena, pathological conditions (such as urticaria, etc.), the intervention needs to be based on the etiology of the decision, such as urticaria need to avoid allergens, as appropriate, oral cetirizine hydrochloride and other drug therapy.

1. Physiological phenomenon: If children are in a hot environment or after exercise, sweat more stimulate the scalp, head itch phenomenon, is a normal physiological phenomenon, no special intervention, pay attention to hygiene can be.

2. Pathological conditions

(1) Scalp eczema: it is a common disease in children, usually itchy and other discomforts, in a hot environment, the above discomforts can be more obvious. Treatment should pay attention to avoid spicy and stimulating food, avoid the suspected allergic substances, strengthen the moisturizing, if necessary, need to use topical glucocorticosteroids, such as dinexed cream and other treatments.

(2) Urticaria: cholinergic urticaria, such as cholinergic urticaria, is easy to appear when heat and sweat, which can be manifested as head itching, and some children are also prone to appear in emotional stress. Treatment should pay attention to keep the body fresh, avoid sweating, nervousness, etc., if necessary, oral antihistamine drugs (such as cetirizine hydrochloride), for serious, short-term use of glucocorticoids (such as dexamethasone tablets) treatment.

All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a physician, and it is recommended to consult a physician when necessary, so that a specialist can assess and provide appropriate guidance and intervention.