My newborn has very dry skin
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My newborn has very dry skin
Hi - my little girl is 4 days old and was born with really dry skin. My midwife has told me to use olive oil on her skin but she cries when I do. I think it might be hurting her. Can you give me some advice and perhaps an alternative cream please?
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- Dr Emma Wedgeworth
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Re: My newborn has very dry skin
Great question!
There are currently studies going in the uk looking at the importance of moisturising babies skin.
I would advise a very bland greasy moisturiser similar. Your gp can advise on the exact one.
Best wishes
There are currently studies going in the uk looking at the importance of moisturising babies skin.
I would advise a very bland greasy moisturiser similar. Your gp can advise on the exact one.
Best wishes
Dr Emma Wedgeworth
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- Dr Nisith Sheth
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Re: My newborn has very dry skin
also a humectant like glycerol (3 parts) with 1 part rose water can also in babies and toddlers when other things irritate but its not as hydrating as the greasy mositurisers
Dr Nisith Sheth
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
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