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A member asked:

My granddaughter put diaper ointment with zinc oxide in her head of hair how can we get it out she's only 3?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Oily hairdo: It won't actually cause any harm, so I certainly wouldn't do anything potentially harmful to remove it. A non-toxic shampoo is all I would recommend. Other than that, use barrettes or a ponytail band and add the story to your baby book. Best wishes.

Dr Krulak agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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