Scab On Top Of Babys Head

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Scab On Top Of Babys Head

My 4 year old has a nasty scab on top of his head. Don't know what it's from. His hair is in the scab. Should I leave it alone, put meds on it? I dont know.

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Scab On Top Of Babys Head

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Mar 16, 2009

Cradle Cap?
by: Baby Help Line

Hi there,

I don't know what the scab looks like, but if it is yellowish and sticky, it is likely to be cradle cap. You can find out more about cradle cap and how to treat it here.

If it is something completely different, post back here again.

Hope this helps,

Paula

Oct 23, 2009

sores
by: shari

Hi there.
I just wanted to ask how to cure sores on the babys head on the scalp.
she is 7 month and her mother feeds her with anchor milk and sugar. and the grandmother thinks that she has sores because she is been fed by sugar.
Her sores are similar to X-ma but it just keeps spreading.

help me please.
thanks
shari

Oct 26, 2009

Doctor's visit
by: Baby Help Line -

Hi Shari,

I have personally heard of sugar causing sores, but I do think that the baby could use a visit to a doctor for examination. There are many reasons for rashes and some might need treatment, while others go away naturally.

I wish you good luck,

Paula