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What Causes Pulling Hair Out And Red Genital Area In Kids?

Hi, I have a 4 year old daughter who has recently started pulling her hair out - it seems to be be multiple strands at one time. She is also suffering with a very red genital area (possibly too much acid in her urine) but she does drink a lot of water.

Could she be suffering from candida which is causing this.

Approximately 3.5 months ago I had a baby (she gained a baby sister) which she appeared to handle very well but could the lack of attention be a cause? Prior to my maternity leave she did stay with her grandmother in the afternoons.

I'm not sure which way to turn ....

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The Mom of a beautiful girl
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Seems like a fungal infection. But first get a urine test done then
Start with topical antifungal cream like ketoconazole or clotrimazole for genital area
For hair, use ketoconazole shampo daily for bath at least a month

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What Causes Pulling Hair Out And Red Genital Area In Kids?

Seems like a fungal infection. But first get a urine test done then Start with topical antifungal cream like ketoconazole or clotrimazole for genital area For hair, use ketoconazole shampo daily for bath at least a month