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Hair loss with scabbard
My nephew is 5 month old and has developed scabbard on head along with hair loss.(Photo attached)
please advise on medication.
thanks in advance.
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This is Cradle Cap(Seborrhic Dermatitis).Use spoo shampoo for washing hairs.amGently remove crusts with soft brush.
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This is seborrhoeic dermatitis.
Massage baby's head with coconut oil for 10mins and then after 30mins massage wash baby's hair with any baby shampoo and then gently remove crusts with a soft brush.
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If it persists, consult your nearest pediatrician for medicated shampoo for its treatment
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