How to Treat Cradle Cap
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How to Treat Cradle Cap
Introduction
Are you worried about dry flaky skin or thick yellow patches on your infanta??s scalp? This is a temporary problem called cradle cap. It often happens in the first year of the infanta??s life and may clear up on its own, but if you want to treat it, here are some guidelines.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
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Step One
Apply gently a small amount of a natural oil (such as almond oil or olive oil) on your babya??s scalp. This will loosen dry skin flakes.
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Step Two
Use a soft brush to comb your infant's hair.
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Step Three
Shampoo your babya??s hair with a mild baby shampoo two or three times a week.
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Step Four
Consult a pediatrician if the problem persists and causes discomfort to the infant. The doctor may recommend use of cortisone cream in combination with a seborrhea shampoo.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- Cradle cap is a normal scalp problem with infants and is temporary. It is not caused by poor hygiene or allergies.
Overall Things You'll Need
- Natural oil
- Baby shampoo
- Soft brush
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How to Treat Cradle Cap
Introduction
Cradle cap usually appears in the first few months of a baby's life. It appears as dry, flaky skin, or in some cases as thick, oily and brown scaling crust on a baby's scalp. Most pediatricians believe that cradle cap is caused by overactive oil glands. It is common and harmless. Cradle cap is fairly easy to treat, and it usually clears up in a few months.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Rub a small amount of oil such as baby oil, olive oil or mineral oil on the baby's scalp.
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Step Two
Allow the oil to absorb into the cradle cap for about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Step Three
Use a soft baby brush and gently scrub it to soften the scales.
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Step Four
Get a soft cotton wash cloth and wipe it clean.
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Step Five
Wash hair with some baby shampoo to remove excess oil. Do not leave oil on the head as it will likely clog the pores and cause the flakes to stick.
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Step Six
Rinse well with water.
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Step Seven
Dry the baby's scalp.
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Step Eight
Treat cradle cap daily until it disappears.
Overall Tips & Warnings
- Wash the baby's hair with a mild shampoo two to three times a week once the cradle cap is gone.
- Do not wash the baby's hair too often as this might stimulate the oil-producing glands.
- If the baby's scalp itches or if rashes appear under the cradle cap scales, consult a pediatrician.