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General Tips Cradle Cap

  • Do not pick the scalp as it can cause an infection (if one has skin infection please visit the Medtick Underlying Infection service programme to check)
  • Massage olive oil , mineral oil or baby oil or coconut ointment or petroleum jelly to soften patchy scales and helps to loosen scales at night.
  • During the morning use a soft baby brush/cloth to remove loose particles
  • Wash out in the morning using gentle  baby shampoo.
    (Under 5 year olds should not use peanut oil or groundnut oil)

Natural treatments and tips (DR Axe)

Click on ‘DR Axe Co founder on ANCIENT NUTRITION’  to find out more about natural treatments, home remedies treatments and much more!

  • Simply type the symptom/condition in the search bar and read the informative treatments.
    (please note Medtick is not responsible for the information on external websites)
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