A member asked:

My 2 months baby has a very dry scalp and also white flaky just around his eyebrows and forehead .. can i use vaseline on his forehead ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not recommended: Vaseline can be occlusive to rashes and often keep the inciting cause "under wraps" so to speak. Best to get the rash diagnosed and most often a simple prescribed corticosteroid cream may be needed or other agent depending on the official diagnosis. Best wishes.

Answered 4/18/2015

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