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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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Fungal like dry skin in my baby head is that common and causes and treatment for it?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. hair loss in babies is very common and because of many reasons. Because of the withdrawal maternal hormone initial hairfall is there. After birth all the hair of the baby remain in the resting phase and usually by 8 to 12 weeks of age shedding of hairs is there . Hairs will grow back mostly by 3-7 months but a proper quality hair will be there by around 2 years of age. Cradle cap is also a cause for frequent shedding of hairs. along with traction alopecia because of continuous pressure on head in lying position. to resolve the problem of cradle cap you can apply flutivate e cream over the scalp for one week and then discyontinue but if the problem persists then you should consult your doctor for proper treatmernnt.

POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. For babies, coconut oil can be used as a treatment underneath their locks to help with the symptoms of cradle cap, a common rash that causes crusty, oily, or scaly patches on a baby's scalp. After applying coconut oil to your baby's scalp, rinse after 20 minutes.

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