Is TTO safe to use on kids?

[ReadingMama]

My 8 yo son has seborrheic dermatitis and I want to try something more natural than the Neutrogena T-Gel we've been using. He has one main area of flaking and his scalp itches sometimes. I read good reviews of Giovanni Triple Treat shampoo (it contains TTO), and I bought some TTO at the pharmacy that I intended to use as a spot treatment. The bottle of TTO says not to use it on kids. Is it safe to use? Where do I find usage/dosage instructions?

What other medicinal uses does TTO have?

[larablue]

TTO is a very strong oil which might trigger asthma in children.

It is not safe on infants- with older children you might try a VERY diluted version (like one drop in a glass of water)- but as it may trigger allergies I would not recommend it.

[ReadingMama]

Really? My son has asthma and I avoid peppermint EO around him for that reason. I'd never heard that TTO can trigger it. What if I add some to the Triple Treat shampoo bottle? Does it help "cradle cap"?

[JamieCatheryn]

Dilute oils in oil, not in water, they won't mix with water. Yeah for kids if you use TTO you should probably dilute, at age 8 not as needed as at 2 of course. Use olive oil, jojoba, almond, or grapeseed then mix in the TTO, only about a drop per oz of carrier oil if you need it for a small child. For adults and nearly grown kids you can use it straight in small, non sensitive areas. Just dab it on the skin daily to fight/prevent bacterial infection or fungus. I had it used on me as a child for warts, cleared them up over time including one on my eyelid (freezing treatment was not an option there).