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Cradle cap in an older child?

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WigWamBam · 08/06/2006 12:34

Dd is 5 and has a very thick patch of what looks like cradle cap on her head. I have been using olive oil on it, but it really hasn't done anything to touch it. The outer layers come off, but it's so thick that I can't shift it all. I've been picking bits of it off, but as fast as I shift some, it comes back.

Any suggestions for a really effective treatment? Would prefer not to use something too chemically.

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stapo1 · 08/06/2006 21:28

My ds2 has had severe cradle cap, tried all the usual oils or not using shampoo.
In the end the GP prescribed ALPHOSYL 2 in 1 shampoo & it worked!

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