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Cradle cap red spot

2025-01-06 21:01:56
While massaging the baby head with a coconut oil cradle cap loosen up and very small red blood like appears in the newborn head, what to do or when to seek medical attention ?
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Keep doing head massage  gently
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just visit doctor once ...to look weather any other illness is there or not

Answered2025-01-09 06:09:26

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As of now no need to do anything.
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if fever occurs or increase in size of lesion or new lesion occurs consultant neonatalogist

Answered2025-01-07 18:06:48

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Nothing to do at the moment If there develops any infection at the site consult pediatrician
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Do not oil frequently. Do it only 15 minutes before shampooing.
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Spoo shampoo

Answered2025-01-08 05:17:16

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Use spoo shampoo

Answered2025-01-08 03:04:19

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Nothing is to be done. Just be gentle when removing scales. N stop if there's more bleeding
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see pediatrician or a pediatric dermatologist

Answered2025-01-07 11:42:04

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