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How To Treat Dry Skaily Skin For My Kid?

Hi. My six months old baby boy who was born preterm at 8 1/2 months is having dry skaily skin even in scalp since he was 2 months old. Apllied olive oil,almond oil, sunflower seed oil did not help.Now glycerin and rose water at equal combination, made it bit smoother. How long will we use this/ Is there any side effects. Somebody said to apply liq.paraffin.I did nit pply yet. Please advise.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Use moisturisers like dermadew
If not improving may need low dose steroid oinments like desonide
Wishing your child good health
Regards
Dr Arun
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How To Treat Dry Skaily Skin For My Kid?

Hi Thanks for writing to health care magic. Use moisturisers like dermadew If not improving may need low dose steroid oinments like desonide Wishing your child good health Regards Dr Arun