A member asked:

My 2 year old daughter's hair smells of fish occasionally. we cannot pinpoint what the cause is, any ideas what could cause this?

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Best to have : Your child examined by your pediatrician. There is a medical condition- fish odor syndrome.The body is unable to break down a compound, trimethylaminuria in the diet giving a strong odor of rotting fish from sweat, urine & breath. Or it could just be nothing.She could have touched something fishy and touched herself or if she is taking fish oil that could do it. Get her checked out.

Answered 2/19/2013

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