By the time of birth, the head of the newborn is already covered with tender hairs. And parents do not immediately notice any problems with the scalp. The most common of these is the dry scalp of a child. She peels off, there are some crusts, spots. They itch, interfere with normal hair growth.
Seborrheic crusts
Most often, the cause of dry scalp is seborrheic crust. It appears on the head of the baby a couple of weeks after birth in the form of a cluster of yellowish-whitish scales. Doctors clearly explain their appearance can not. Probably, this is one of the stages of adaptation of the organism to extrauterine life. Seborrheic crusts cover the pores of the scalp, prevent the circulation of moisture and air. As a result - dry scalp, slowing hair growth and unpleasant itching. Skin problems can even lead to baldness. To avoid these problems, follow these recommendations:
- Before bathing it is necessary to rub baby oil into the scalp, it softens the scales and moisturizes the skin.
- Wear a cotton hat for a little while.
- Softened scales carefully remove the comb with frequent denticles.
- If there are no contraindications, wash your baby's head.
- In no case can not comb a dry crust. You can severely injure the tender scalp in a child.
Three-sided
At children on a head there can be bald head. They indicate disturbances in the metabolic processes of the scalp. Because of these violations and lack of protective cover, the skin dries up. Knowing the reasons for bald patches, they can be effectively combated:
- Hair is abraded when the baby always lies in one position (on one side, on the back). To prevent this from happening, shift the child periodically in bed, changing the legs and head.
- When a round bald patch appears on the back of the head, it can be a symptom of the initial stages of rickets. In order to avoid complications, it is necessary to timely enter high-quality vitamin D preparations (if appointed by a doctor).
- Complete baldness in children is extremely rare. Its cause can be fungal infection, stress, severe dysbiosis, hormonal imbalance.
Washing head
Frequent washing of the head causes dry scalp, even in adults. What can I say about the kids! Dermatologists do not recommend children to wash their hair with shampoo for up to six months. The lipid film, which protects the scalp and hair, is very thin in children. It is easy to destroy by any detergent. Even the most "sparing". And without a lipid film, moisture quickly evaporates from the inner layers of the skin. There are microcracks in which infection or fungus can penetrate. Therefore, it is necessary to wash your baby's head with a simple warm water, detached from bleach. During bathing it is useful to massage the head slightly with a bathing mitten. A single use of baby shampoo is allowed only when a small child is heavily soiled.
Children over the age of the head can be washed with baby shampoo not more than 1-2 times a week. Choose a shampoo that does not contain oil products, especially sodium lauryl sulfate. Before using the shampoo, moisten the baby's hair with warm water. Let him slightly poplyuhaetsya in the bath. During this time, the scalp will swell from the water and will not let in the chemical compounds of the shampoo. Then squeeze into the palm of just a little baby shampoo with a neutral pH and about 2/3 dilute it with water. Shampoo should only be applied to the roots of the hair. This will help to use less shampoo. And the ends of the hair will be cleansed with foam, which drains from the head during rinsing. For a couple of minutes, gently massage your scalp and hair with your fingertips. In the end, rinse abundantly with water. From shampoo should not even a hint! Otherwise, the scalp will shrink and quickly dry out.
Many parents are so happy with the child's clean shiny hair that they can even use additional care products, such as air conditioners. So, it is better not to use them. In them, at least in a minimal amount, but there are aggressive chemical components. To make the hair better combed and shone, you can use an old remedy: just rinse the child's hair with water with lemon juice (per liter of water half a lemon). Take care that the lemon water does not get into your eyes!
To the scalp after washing does not become dry, they must be properly dried. Hair gently blot with a towel and let them dry naturally - in the air. Children can not dry their hair with a hair dryer. When the hair is dry, they can already be combed. Never scratch your hair with wet hair. Hair from water swells and becomes heavier. And they are pulled out under the weight of their own weight when combed.
Shave the head for children
There is a strong opinion that approximately one year old the child should be shaved. Ostensibly from this, the hair grows better. In fact, it's a myth. Neither the amount nor the quality of hair shaving under the zero does not affect. But the effect on the scalp is strong - and not for the better. First, the skin is injured. Secondly, it becomes drier, as there is no hair protecting from ultraviolet radiation of the Sun. Thirdly, hair follicles are damaged. In addition, the procedure of children is very frightening. To hair grew better and look beautiful, they are enough to cut several times a month for a few millimeters.
Care of a skin of a head and hair
An excellent means of caring for the skin and hair is massage. Light head massage stimulates blood circulation, improving skin nutrition. He also promotes the development of hair follicles, thereby activating the growth of hair. Just the bristles exfoliate the dead cells. Even if the baby's hair is still very short and thin, it is still recommended to comb it with a child's brush with soft bristles.
When the hair grows up, the comb should be used with short teeth. Best of all, when the denticles end in small balls. First, the balls do not injure the skin. And secondly, act as a massager. The less often the hair, the more often the teeth of the crest should be located.
Hair begins to brush from the tips, unraveling them. And only then they comb the entire strand. Do not rush, do not push the comb with force. Otherwise, the scalp and the structure of the hair are damaged. If the child wears hair for parting, periodically it is necessary to change its direction.