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baby's scalp shows a dry, white, and flaking area that resembles infantile seborrheic dermatitis, commonly known as cradle cap, or a localized fungal skin infection. Please double-check the baby's actual scalp in person to confirm if the scales appear greasy, flaky, or dry. If it is cradle cap, it is common after head-shaving ceremonies, completely harmless, and often heals on its own over a few weeks. To manage this, you can gently massage a few drops of coconut oil onto the white patches for 15 minutes to loosen the flakes before washing. After oiling, wash the scalp thoroughly using a mild, fragrance-free baby shampoo while lightly brushing away loosened crusts with a soft baby brush.If the white patches become red, swollen, begin to leak fluid, or do not improve with gentle cleaning,
Answered2026-07-22 15:36:54
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