A member asked:

My 6 month old girl scratches at her head and upper chest/neck area. i keep her nails trimmed butat times she makes her head bleed. what can i use?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible cradle cap: Check her scalp to see if she has cradle cap or seborrhoic dermatitis. If yes, get 1percent Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo, over the counter, and shampoo her scalp with it.

Answered 6/30/2014

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