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Suggest treatment for cradle cap in two month old baby.attaching photo. she is having this issue from last one month

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use coconut oil ...Apply over scalp.. any baby bath shampoo u can use to rinse hair of ur baby....and than use brush over scalp... its a self resovling .....just minor things to do ..as i mention ...  Read More

He is 3 months old and is having cradle cap on his head and its area is increasing day by day...how to treat it

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This is easily treatable. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

My 45, days old daughter is facing a cradle cap and acne problem. Not using any shampoo sebamed using for body wash.

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Please book a teleconsultation…to know about the treatment in detail ...  Read More

Facing problem of cradle cap in 3 Months old baby due to which lots of hair fall are there used olive oil and coconut oil

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Cradle cap doesn't cause any harm so as such no requirement of any treatment. Apply a generous amount of coconut oil, after few minutes rub it on the scalp and remove the cradle cap gently. Daily some ...  Read More

How to get rid of cradle cap parmanently . My baby is 6 months old. I do shampoo and oil too on scalp. Thank you

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Hi, Use spoo shampoo twice daily for hair wash and then comb the hair with gentle hair brush. ...  Read More

Can i use mustela cradle cap cream for cradle cap for my 3 month ole baby. He is having slight cradle cap

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Infantile seborrhoeic dermatits. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 3 months old and is on breastfeed. She has developed cradle or scalp cap condition. I have been told that the cradle cap condition in baby will improve if I take biotin supplements. Is that correct? If so please suggest any good supplements. What else can be done to completely cure this condition. She often itches her head. What can

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Nizral shampoo twice per week x 4 weeks,, Elocon lotion once per day for 3 days , Avoid oil ...  Read More

My 3 month old is having cradle cap and its area is increasing day by day. How to stop it. Currently we are rubbing the head before shampooing. Using himalaya shampoo alternate day

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Stop oiling the scalp after bathing. If u need to oil, do it 30-60 minutes prior to bathing. Using spoo shampoo also helps. It is a normal occurrence and won't harm the baby in any way. ...  Read More

We are planning to head shave my son as per our traditional custom, but just wanted to know if there is any problem if i shave his head when he is having cradle cap. please suggest.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Cradle cap is adherent to the scalp , so there are chances of injury while shaving. So be careful. ...  Read More

I have new born baby 45 days. He had cradle cap problem in head and eye brow. Her forehead is redness. Please prescribed some medicine or otherwise

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Hi, Please share a image for proper guidance ...  Read More

My 3 month baby girl is addicted to a home made cradle made by saree chunni in which her back bone is always in curvy or in c shape so , is it fine or unhealthy for her back bone bcz she never sleep in normal flat cradle, she always sleep in chunni saree cradle

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Theoretical not advised But no major problems found in real life ...  Read More

My 3.5 monzhs old baby has cradle cap we are using spoo shampoo but i dnt think it has changes even 1% pls suggest what to follow

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Continue spoo shampoo ...  Read More

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 ...  Read More

Which medicine is used for cradle Scalp for my 1 month old baby. Cradle Scalp problem on his eye line.

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Better to consult your nearby pediatrician. You can apply Vaseline on scalp and gently brush it with soft hair brush or fine comb. After shampoo comb hair regularly. ...  Read More

Hi The baby is 8 months old and incidentally fell from cradle of 2 feet high aprox But fortunately no signs of vomitings or blood seen Any cause of concern doctor Should we take any medications

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Wait and watch ...  Read More

Hi My baby is started having cradle cap issue on his head . It is yellowish in colour . What to do and how to take care of it

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My baby is 2 months old. Since his birth his scalp was whitish in color and some kind of crusty, due to which his hairs started falling. We started to give baths after 15 days. After few bathing it started to get normal and hairs also stopped from falling. Now from last 2- 3 days I could see flaky patches at the top of my baby's head, picture attac

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Spoo shampoo ...  Read More

Hello sir/ma'am ,can I use Kevon Lotion for cradle cap in my 3months old baby?? Is it safe to use or not ?? I don't want to wash her hair coz of cold so is there any medicine which I can use without washing her hair for cradle cap? please reply

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Use spoo shampoo ...  Read More

My daughter is 2 and half month old and since birth she has been sleeping on bed with me very comfortably. Nowadays she's a little fussy during night so elders of my home are suggesting to make her sleep in cloth cradle. She's a little fussy but once she sleeps she sleeps for 3-4 hours and wakes up only for feeds. So should I continue with making h

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Make mother and baby bonding ...  Read More

Kindly suggest treatment for dandruff in 16m old baby's scalp... It has been there since a week.. Seems to be itchy

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Use ketoconazole shampoo twice a week for 1 month. ...  Read More

He has cradle cap dermitis from one week.. i am using clotrimazole ointment twice and ketaconazole shampoo twice a week.. i just want to know.. is applying oil recommended during this time.. ??

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Hello...i would suggest that you just apply coconut oil on alternate days and wash your baby's hair.Ketoconazole shampoo is usually used for dandruff,not cradle cap....so better to use coconut oil and ...  Read More

Hi my son is 3 months old and has flaky thick layer of cradle cap. What can be done? After shower 🚿 i tried to remove it using comb but hair is also coming along the dead skin. Will it resolve by itself. Is oiling 15min before shower cause more dead skin? Or do i need just was with shampoo without oil. Will it come again in the future? What

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This is seborrheic dermatitis.. Apply Candid b lotion twice a day for 7 days And shampoo with keto shampoo twice a week for 6weeks ...  Read More

If i go for rct of frontal upper tooth, is it necessary to get a cap on it? If i don't get one, does that mean it might break while chewing?

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Hi, To have a crown post RCT in front teeth, depends on factors like, -How much tooth was damaged? -Was the tooth damaged due to injury? -How much is the patient maintaining his/her oral hygiene. ...  Read More

My child is 9 months old.He had cradle cap which has gone now but he has extremely dry skin. He itches his skin and doctor said he has seborric dermatitis. Can I apply malai/ghee on his skin as moisturizer and leave it overnight? As of now I apply only vaseline petroleum jelly.

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Apply coconut oil to the area after bath...it will soon go away. ...  Read More

My son is 8 months old. He was born in his 42 week and has dry skin since 1 month of age. He also had cradle cap which is gone now but the scalp is very dry. His skin also is very dry and he scratches his neck and arms quite often. I regularly apply virgin coconut oil before his bath and vaseline at night. Any other remedy I should try ?

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You can use dabur lal tail. For further details you can consult with me in Dr. Monga Medi Clinic or consult me directly by taking a consultation on PRACTO share all details with me. ...  Read More

My baby has cradle cap near eyes and ears. How to treat it. And how to clean that area. I visited doc and he suggested dipto plus solution. is it safe to use

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Baby has seborrhoea. It should go away with any antifungal steroid mix cream . ...  Read More

My daughter has cradle cap from last 2 weeks. We are using mama earth hair oil for head message in the morning and then shampoo hair with mama earth shampoo . Is it correct or we shall do something else.

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Avoid oil for 1month. ...  Read More

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.... ...  Read More

Hello...My baby is 6 month old . He just started getting cradle cap .my friends suggested me spoo sampoo and scalpe sampoo .as you know everything lockdown I can't ask the doctor .so you guys say which one is good ... anyone used it

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Cradle cap is a form of seborrhic dermatitis. Kindly remove gently lesion of scalp after application of coconut oil by comb. Use 2%ketoconazole shampoo daily for three days. ...  Read More

I have a baby boy having age 4 month his suffering from cradle cap past 10 days its spreading Round forehead cheeks and near of ears. Due to this skin is very ruff and rashes and have one white patch on the cheeks and its also spreading. Please advise what to do immediately

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Apply dermoys cream ...  Read More

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