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Mom of a 3 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

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my girl baby has dandruff on her scalp. we apply coconut oil almost daily.

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. your baby is 4 month old, it might be cradle cap. Rub a small amount of a pure, natural oil – such as almond or olive oil – on your baby's scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Gently comb out the flakes with a fine-tooth comb or brush it off.

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manjuGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. Use coconut oil two days in a week and wash properly

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