This article provides information about cradle cap, a common skin condition in babies characterized by scaly patches on the scalp. It discusses the causes, home remedies, and when to seek medical advice.
Both of my little ones ended up with cradle cap , and I remember spending countless hours carefully massaging their scalps, fishing out those crusty yellow flakes with a fine-tooth comb. The defining feature of cradle cap is a patch (or multiple patches) of scaly skin that form a crust and then flake off.
The scales look similar on all skin tones, according to the NHS, “but the skin under the scales may look pink or red if your baby has white skin, or lighter or darker than the surrounding skin if your baby has brown or black skin”. Experts aren’t entirely sure what causes cradle cap, however, there is a leading theory. This condition, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is thought to develop in babies who produce more oil from the sebaceous glands in their skin. This suggests that the sebaceous glands release a greasy substance “which makes old skin cells stick to the scalp instead of naturally falling off”. Experts stress that this skin complaint is not caused by poor hygiene or infection.Experts suggest that the issue should improve on its own without treatment, but in my experience, I had to put in some effort. First up, lightly massage an emollient onto your baby’s scalp to help loosen the scales; then gently brush their scalp with a soft brush and wash it with shampoo. I used to moisturize my baby’s head with olive oil, and that seemed to work well. I’d apply the oil about 10 minutes before bath time and let it sink in, then I’d gently brush my baby’s scalp to loosen off any flakes and use a fine-tooth baby comb to fish the flakes out of her hair. I’d then bathe her and wash her hair as normal, with a gentle baby shampoo (Child’s Farm is great, in my opinion).While cradle cap is generally harmless, some parents might try using various home remedies like olive oil, peanut oil, soap, or adult shampoos. However, it’s crucial to be cautious and avoid picking at the crusts because it could increase the risk of infection. If you are concerned or your baby’s skin hasn’t cleared up after treatment, speak to your GP. Any bleeding, leaking fluid, and swelling in the affected areas could be signs of an infection or another condition – so definitely get that checked out. But ultimately, don’t worry too much if your baby has a crusty head. The issue should clear up between six and 12 months of age.
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