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Cradle cap!

2020-05-27 00:40:08
My baby is 8 months old... he has flaky skin on his head which comes out.... it is coming again and again.... what can i do to completely cure this?pls help
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Keep skin moist....

Answered2020-05-27 12:42:58

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Wash his head with Spoo shampoo at least 2 to 3 times a week and apply Canesten scalp lotion 10 to 20 drops on the scalp at least twice a week

Answered2020-05-27 06:17:25

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Dear parents, Wash the scalp with mild shampoo twice weekly &apply Atonide gel once at bed time for 7days. Give zincovit drops 1ml once a day for 90day.

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Apply Lotion Noskurf on scalp every night and wash daily morning with mild wash. For 15 days. Revert back after that

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Cradle does occur in most of kids during infancy You just need to use Spoo shampoo have head bath thrice a week for atleast 2 months also oil need to be applied regularly Despite our measures at times chance to reoccur is defnetly there but you need not worry
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Do not worry as it’s not an medical emergency
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Do apply oil regularly

Answered2020-05-27 01:56:14

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