Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Take him to a dermatologist. Doreen cradle cap My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Take him to a dermatologist. Doreen cradle cap My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks, will look into it. Right now we use the strongest salicylic acid shampoo we can buy and keep his hair buzzed, but it never seems to disappear. > > Oh my, before I went GF I had this, I never thought it was anything but due > to my having Lyme disease-which is being treated now but so many of Celiac > and Lyne symptoms are the same-now that area/areas on my scalp no longer > have the stuff flaking off but it still drives me crazy at times itching. > When it drives me crazy enough I use homemade lye soap on my head and > hair-have never been brave enough not to rinse it out but I should leave > suds on and dry. My sister sent me a new bar of it for Christmas- said she > bought it at an Ace Hardware store. I do let the lather dry on my back, it > came with alot of uses which I didn't know existed. I also have the > instructions on how to make it at home. > cradle cap > > > > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks, will look into it. Right now we use the strongest salicylic acid shampoo we can buy and keep his hair buzzed, but it never seems to disappear. > > Oh my, before I went GF I had this, I never thought it was anything but due > to my having Lyme disease-which is being treated now but so many of Celiac > and Lyne symptoms are the same-now that area/areas on my scalp no longer > have the stuff flaking off but it still drives me crazy at times itching. > When it drives me crazy enough I use homemade lye soap on my head and > hair-have never been brave enough not to rinse it out but I should leave > suds on and dry. My sister sent me a new bar of it for Christmas- said she > bought it at an Ace Hardware store. I do let the lather dry on my back, it > came with alot of uses which I didn't know existed. I also have the > instructions on how to make it at home. > cradle cap > > > > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Thanks, will look into it. Right now we use the strongest salicylic acid shampoo we can buy and keep his hair buzzed, but it never seems to disappear. > > Oh my, before I went GF I had this, I never thought it was anything but due > to my having Lyme disease-which is being treated now but so many of Celiac > and Lyne symptoms are the same-now that area/areas on my scalp no longer > have the stuff flaking off but it still drives me crazy at times itching. > When it drives me crazy enough I use homemade lye soap on my head and > hair-have never been brave enough not to rinse it out but I should leave > suds on and dry. My sister sent me a new bar of it for Christmas- said she > bought it at an Ace Hardware store. I do let the lather dry on my back, it > came with alot of uses which I didn't know existed. I also have the > instructions on how to make it at home. > cradle cap > > > > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 That is easier said than done, we have military dependant health care;). It took me until just a month ago to get a CD diagnosis for him, so when people clamor for National Health Care I just cringe. > > Take him to a dermatologist. > Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers to call Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it enough to cover the crap. Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't use any of the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. cradle cap > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers to call Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it enough to cover the crap. Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't use any of the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. cradle cap > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers to call Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it enough to cover the crap. Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't use any of the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. cradle cap > My son, who is 12 today, still has it. I was hoping when we went full > force GF it would go away but it hasn't. Has anyone else had this > problem and what did you do to 'cure' it? Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 > my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers > to call > Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it > enough > to cover the crap. > Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't > use any of > the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. My doctors can't decide what's on my scalp. I don't want it biopsied, but gluten does make it worse. Since I happen to have a wheat allergy, it could be eczema, but the lesions looks more like psoriasis. Heck, DH wasn't ruled out. The only thing they agree on is that it's likely *not* seborrhea or anything fungal. In addition to strict avoidance of my allergens, I use pine tar soap as shampoo. I only wash my hair once or twice a week in the winter (super dry skin, very long hair). I scrub it with the shampoo, then rinse, condition, and rinse, followed by a dilute apple cider vinegar (ACV) solution (a couple ounces ACV in two cups tepid water). Occasionally, I need to use a quick baking soda scrub to remove any residue (twice a month, maybe). This has really worked wonders for my scalp. I occasionally oil the hotspots. I use a couple drops rosemary EO in a teaspoon or so safe carrier oil (I like apricot kernel, you may prefer olive or jojoba). ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 > my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers > to call > Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it > enough > to cover the crap. > Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't > use any of > the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. My doctors can't decide what's on my scalp. I don't want it biopsied, but gluten does make it worse. Since I happen to have a wheat allergy, it could be eczema, but the lesions looks more like psoriasis. Heck, DH wasn't ruled out. The only thing they agree on is that it's likely *not* seborrhea or anything fungal. In addition to strict avoidance of my allergens, I use pine tar soap as shampoo. I only wash my hair once or twice a week in the winter (super dry skin, very long hair). I scrub it with the shampoo, then rinse, condition, and rinse, followed by a dilute apple cider vinegar (ACV) solution (a couple ounces ACV in two cups tepid water). Occasionally, I need to use a quick baking soda scrub to remove any residue (twice a month, maybe). This has really worked wonders for my scalp. I occasionally oil the hotspots. I use a couple drops rosemary EO in a teaspoon or so safe carrier oil (I like apricot kernel, you may prefer olive or jojoba). ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 > my son (turning 13 in April) STILL has cradle cap (what he prefers > to call > Cradle CRAP). He fortunately, has very thick hair so he can grow it > enough > to cover the crap. > Our pediatrician has no clue on how to handle it as my son can't > use any of > the suggested shampoos. He's been totally GF since October 2003. My doctors can't decide what's on my scalp. I don't want it biopsied, but gluten does make it worse. Since I happen to have a wheat allergy, it could be eczema, but the lesions looks more like psoriasis. Heck, DH wasn't ruled out. The only thing they agree on is that it's likely *not* seborrhea or anything fungal. In addition to strict avoidance of my allergens, I use pine tar soap as shampoo. I only wash my hair once or twice a week in the winter (super dry skin, very long hair). I scrub it with the shampoo, then rinse, condition, and rinse, followed by a dilute apple cider vinegar (ACV) solution (a couple ounces ACV in two cups tepid water). Occasionally, I need to use a quick baking soda scrub to remove any residue (twice a month, maybe). This has really worked wonders for my scalp. I occasionally oil the hotspots. I use a couple drops rosemary EO in a teaspoon or so safe carrier oil (I like apricot kernel, you may prefer olive or jojoba). ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Just insist on an appointment and a referral. Put your request in writing. No one wants to see a request in writing denied. It creates a paper trail..... > > > > Take him to a dermatologist. > > Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Just insist on an appointment and a referral. Put your request in writing. No one wants to see a request in writing denied. It creates a paper trail..... > > > > Take him to a dermatologist. > > Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Just insist on an appointment and a referral. Put your request in writing. No one wants to see a request in writing denied. It creates a paper trail..... > > > > Take him to a dermatologist. > > Doreen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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