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Cradle cap
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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Gently remove the cradle cap with your nails or baby comb. It goes away after a few months. The hair will also grow back
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
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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 amount, not all at one go.
If severe, can use spoo shampoo. Apply the shampoo solution on the scalp, keep it there for few minutes and then gently remove the cradle cap. To do this once or twice a week for 3 to 4 weeks.
Hair loss is common in initial days and may persist till 8 months and sometimes till middle of 2 year and not to worry for that.
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