Meaning:
Cradle cap is the common term for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in infants. It is a non inflammatory skin condition of the scalp. In some cases, it can also affect the eyes, eyebrows, nose, and ears.
Symptoms:
Babies can develop this when they are between 2 weeks to 12 months old. It usually starts with cradle cap. A baby with cradle cap will have slightly red scaly or crusty yellow patches on the scalp which looks like a dandruff. Over time, the scales may flake off. It’s rare, but a baby may lose hair where he/she has cradle cap. The hair should grow back after the cradle cap goes away.
Solutions:
Once its diagnosed, you should be able to treat your baby’s cradle cap at home with small remedies.
Wash: Need to wash baby’s hair and scalp using baby shampoo (gentle, tear free) into the affected area more often than we usually do. By doing this we keep our baby’s scalp clean so that flaky parts can go easily and also it wash away some of the extra oils.
Brush: After you clean baby’s hair and scalp, you can gently brush his/ her hair with a soft baby brush bristles. The scales should loosen and fall off over time. Make sure to go easy though.
Apply Emollient: Applying an emollient to baby’s scalp can help break down the scales. Baby oils, olive oil can be massaged in small amounts directly onto the scaly patches on the scalp. Don’t forget to wash the oil off after use.
** Note – Please consult your doctor anytime you have any queries. **
Prevention:
Once the cradle cap is under control, you can keep it at bay by washing baby’s hair often enough with baby shampoo and brushing his/her scalp with a soft brush. Ask your pediatrician how often to wash baby’s hair after cradle cap goes away.Your doctor may also suggest that you use the hydrocortisone cream or another lotion or ointment after the cradle cap has stopped being a problem.
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