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Mom of a 3 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

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While breastfeeding, my baby always Scrath his head. I apply small amount of mustard oil only once in a day and shampoo twice a week. What is it and what to do

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. hi, do check fir dry scalp, Dandruff, skin lesions, heat rashes.. and act accordingly. Consult a skin care specialist..to ensure that it will require medical intervention.. keep good scalp hygiene

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. A lot of time jodo cradle cap into the scalp kids can feel like this because that creates a little bit of irritation into the scalp of the child to this completely normal and common instead of using mustard oil go ahead with using coconut or olive oil

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