fine tooth comb excessive flaking

Hi tali,

It could just be that the fine-tooth comb grabs dry scalp particles better than a wider one. Could be sharper, too.

At any rate, it seems like your son has a dry scalp and the particles are more or less disturbed according to how he combs his hair.

If it's "excessively and alarmingly," though, you may want to talk to his pediatrician just to make sure everything's OK. The pediatrician might prescribe something or give you a recommendation for something over-the-counter, too.

Maybe it's eczema or psoriasis, if it's that bad.

thanks both i 'll check up on advice

If it's not medical, you can give his scalp a warm olive oil treatment. Just massage a couple of tablespoons of olive oil through his scalp and cover using an old shower cap (yeah he'll love that), wait for about 30 minutes and then wash out with a gentle shampoo and conditioner (look in health food stores). Avoid dandruff shampoos and harsh shampoos like Pert, many people have an allergic reaction from them and break out in a rash. If his hair tends to be thin you can use less oil. I also agree about change combs, maybe a soft bristle brush would be better.