Question

The five-month-old infant has overgrown lanugo on both cheeks, neck, and forehead. What should be done? What has been the treatment and its effectiveness? What kind of help is needed?

Answer

You can trim the baby’s lanugo, but be sure to keep the baby’s scalp dry. Wipe away sweat promptly to reduce irritation to the baby’s skin. Choose pure, gentle, and non-irritating baby shampoo and gently massage the scalp, avoiding vigorous rubbing to prevent hair loss.