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Guardian of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

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my 5 months old baby has got dry itchy patch on his scalp. he always scratches it. and when he does that some dead skin particles get off. what can be the reason behind this? i apply oil there regularly. still no improvement.

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. don't remove it. massage with coconut oil twice or thrice a day. slowly it will shed off. give only breastmilk till completion of six months. give Sunbath every morning for half an hour

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi it might be cradle cap so please visit your pediatrician for once apply coconut oil daily on your child hair wash your child's hair with doctors prescribed shampoo provide apt sun light at least 20 minutes a day keep your child in well vantileted room maintain good hygiene

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