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4 year old keep scratching on head at crown. scratches that it bleeds. and say its itching. only on one place. what can i use.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See dermatologist: It's not uncommon for a 4 y.o to scratch one particular spot. Could be just nervous habit called lsc or might be seb dermatitis or focus of eczema. would see dermatologist for accurate dx and poss tx. a steroid cream or lotion might be very helpful for the itching.

Answered 1/11/2020

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A member asked:

4 year old keep scratching on head at crown. scratches that it bleeds. and say its itching. only on one place. what can i use.

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