Question
What could be the reason for an 11-year-old girl’s itchy scalp, which stops when she pulls her hair?
Answer
An itchy scalp in girls may be due to a fungal-induced irritative reaction. The itching and scratching can further damage the scalp skin and hair. It is recommended to take the child to a regular hospital for a check-up to avoid long-term hair loss causing harm to the body. If lead is detected, it is advised to eat fewer or no high-risk lead-containing foods such as loose eggs, popcorn, and poor-quality canned drinks, and to consume more calcium, iron, and zinc-rich foods. Pay attention to a balanced diet, reduce the use of lead-containing kitchenware, and avoid contact between food and containers, paint, coatings, cosmetics, and glazed ceramics at home. If necessary, consider using some oral liquids for lead poisoning treatment.