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Does Cradle Cap Make Forehead Colour Lighter?

Hi, I'm Kimberly, my 3 month old had wgat was said to be cradle cap, dr told me to use just head and shoulders but that does not work unless I use baby oil first. But have been using for two weeks every other day and still cradle cap. My question is does cradle cap maje his forhead lighter thank his face. Almost like skin qas rubbed off. What can I do for his cradle cap that will not cause harm because I have used other things on him
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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Hai... Cradle cap is a kind of fungal infection. Sometimes it will take some time to settle. You need to worry only if there's associated ear discharge as it could be a condition called HLH. Other see your dr. Happy to help anytime. If you are happy with my reply, kindly rate it.
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Does Cradle Cap Make Forehead Colour Lighter?

Hai... Cradle cap is a kind of fungal infection. Sometimes it will take some time to settle. You need to worry only if there s associated ear discharge as it could be a condition called HLH. Other see your dr. Happy to help anytime. If you are happy with my reply, kindly rate it.