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HOW OFTEN DO CHILDREN NEED TO WASH THEIR HAIR?

 When children are between the ages of 8 and 12, parents often ask dermatologists this question. If you’re a parent trying to answer this question, you’ve come to the right place.  In three easy steps, you can figure out how often a child between 8 and 12 years of age needs to shampoo.  Step 1: Consider your child’s traits To determine how often your child needs to shampoo, you first need to consider your child’s: Hair type (straight, curly, oily, dry) Age Activity level Step 2: Find your child’s traits on the following chart Shampoo guidelines: Children 8 to 12 years old Shampoo every other day or daily 12 years of age or starting puberty Oily, straight hair Active: Plays outdoors, plays sports, or swims Exception: Hair is dry and curly Shampoo 1 or 2 times per week 8 to 11 years of age Exception: Hair is dry and curly Shampoo every 7 to 10 days Dry and curly hair, even hair with braids or weaves After heavy sweating or swimming, rinse and condition the hair Step 3: Fin...
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Possible Complications of Advanced Breast Cancer

 Cancer-related pain

Cancer can cause pain all on its own, as tumors grow and take over formerly healthy areas of the body. The cancer can put pressure on organs, nerves, and bones, causing aching or sharp, stabbing pain. Some types of cancer even secrete certain chemicals that can cause painful sensations.


Your healthcare team can help determine the best course of treatment for managing pain. This may include over-the-counter pain relief options, prescriptions, or a complementary therapy.


Bone complications

Breast cancer commonly spreads to the bones, which can lead to a few complications. These complications are often caused by bone resorption, a normal process of breaking down bone. In healthy young people, bone is rebuilt at the same rate as it is broken down. In older adults and those with metastasis to the bones, the resorption process occurs more rapidly.


Bone pain

A painful, aching feeling in your bones is often the first sign that cancer has spread to the bone. As the condition progresses, resorption causes a thinning and weakening of the bones. When the bones become too weak, fractures can occur, sometimes without any major injury causing the damage.


Spinal compression

When cancer cells grow in or near the spine, they can put pressure on the spinal cord and adjacent nerves. This pressure can cause pain in the back or neck, numbness or tingling, and difficulty walking. Sometimes, it can lead to difficulty controlling the bladder and bowels. Spinal compression is less common than other bone complications, but it can be very serious.


Hypercalcemia

Hypercalcemia refers to elevated levels of calcium in the blood. This occurs when the rate of resorption increases, and calcium from the bones is released into the bloodstream. Hypercalcemia can lead to serious problems, such as:


kidney stones

kidney failure

irregular heartbeat

neurological problems, including confusion, dementia, or coma

Treating bone complications

A certain class of drugs, called bisphosphonates, works to slow the rate of resorption. These drugs work by destroying osteoclasts, the cells responsible for resorption. This helps to lower blood calcium levels, slow the weakening of bone structure, and lessen bone pain.

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