Crusts on the head of a child 3 years old

Among moms, it is widely believed that baby crusts appear only in infancy. But sometimes they can be seen in older children, which is not so typical. Therefore, crusts on the head of a child 3, 4 or 5 years very much frighten caring parents. Consider the main reasons for this state.

Why do crusts appear on the head of a child at an older age?

First of all, do not worry too much: usually such peeling of the scalp is not a symptom of a serious illness, especially if the preschooler feels well. There are several factors that explain why there are crusts on the head of a child who has long outgrown the infant age:

1. A small imbalance of the hormonal background, which can be identified by passing the appropriate tests.
2. Violation of the function of the sebaceous glands, which is often due to infection with infection during pregnancy.
3. Allergic manifestations that can lead to seborrheic dermatitis.
4. Insufficient hygienic care.
5. Low concentration in the body of vitamin B, which is indicated by crusts on the scalp of the child.
6. Pathologies of the nervous system or abnormalities in the functioning of the thyroid gland.
7. All this is easy enough to check, and this needs to be done to avoid future health complications .

How to get rid of crusts?

Usually the crust on the head of a child 3, 4 or 5 years has a yellowish tinge and very tightly adheres to the skin. Do not try to mechanically remove it, so as not to damage the epithelium. It is more preferable to take sterilized vegetable or cosmetic oil, plentifully lubricate hair and scalp and put on a fitting cap for about a quarter of an hour. Then carefully wash your head with hypoallergenic shampoo and comb the remaining crusts with a soft brush. Also, try to remove from the children's menu all products that can cause allergies.