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Suggest Remedy For Scalp Rash In A Child

My baby has a rash on his head and its getting aggrevated by heat as he is scratching it. Its forming bald spots on his head. I was advised to only use petroliam jelly (vaseline) its still just spreading . What can I use on him as his skin is so sensitive I don t use any baby products on him. He is 4 months now.
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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is it like thick greasy scales? it may be a case of seborrheic dermatitis. treatment is using baby shampoo and then removing scales with soft gentle brush. alternatively a shampoo containing selenium or ketoconazole can b used if it persists.
it is a chronic condition it may take few months for cure.
after shampooing u may apply mild oil
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Suggest Remedy For Scalp Rash In A Child

is it like thick greasy scales? it may be a case of seborrheic dermatitis. treatment is using baby shampoo and then removing scales with soft gentle brush. alternatively a shampoo containing selenium or ketoconazole can b used if it persists. it is a chronic condition it may take few months for cure. after shampooing u may apply mild oil