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Cradle cap

Cradle cap — yellowish scales on baby's scalp.

Food Remedies

Main remedy
Warm a little coconut or almond oil, massage the scalp at night, and lift the softened flakes with a soft brush after the morning bath. Never pick dry crusts. It clears in a few weeks on its own.
नारियल का तेल
नारियल का तेल · Coconut oil
Warm oil overnight softens the crust; brush gently next morning.
Traditional
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Documented — There are human studies behind this ingredient for this particular complaint. Traditional — Carried by tradition and experience; modern evidence for this particular complaint is limited.
All of this is what others have found — tradition, shared experience and the studies done so far. It is not advice given to any one person. Before changing your diet, and especially if you take any medicine, ask your dietician or doctor.

Foods that help

नारियल का तेल · Coconut oilबादाम का तेल · Almond oil

Limit these

कड़ा साबुन · Harsh soap

Pick what's in your kitchen and see which remedy fits you best.

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