My Daughters Scalp Smells like Ammonia

Updated on June 09, 2012
D.J. asks from Huntington Beach, CA
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Hello ladies, recently I've noticed my daughters scalp smells like ammonia? So strange!! Anybody ever hear of this or experience it? She is six and she has allergies or something doctors haven't figured out yet what the problem is. But this new symptom kind of worries me. She has scabs on her head most of the time and now this? Please share

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V.W.

answers from Jacksonville on

Any strange odors like that should be brought to the attention of and discussed with your doctor. Certain odors can be associated with medical conditions. For example, if your sweat smells sweet, it can indicate ketoacidosis, which is an indicator for diabetes. So I googled ammonia odor and found this quote on the page linked below:

"The most common cause of unusual body odor is a skin infection. An ammonia odor is caused by infection with Helicobacter, the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, or by eating too much protein. Ask your doctor to draw a blood test for helicobacter. If it is positive, you can be cured with antibiotics. "

http://www.drmirkin.com/morehealth/1072.html

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L.B.

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My sons sweat smells of ammonia. It has to do with the break down of amino acids and the need for more fat and carbs in diet. Definitely something to bring up to the doctor though to be safe.

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