If your baby's cradle cap isn't getting better or seems to be spreading to other areas of the body — including the face — take your baby to see your GP, paediatrician or Maternal and Child Health Nurse. Most babies will have cradle cap, but only a smaller number go on to have dandruff in the future. Other types of seborrhoeic dermatitis can include persistent dandruff.
Adolescence can be a peak time for seborrhoeic dermatitis because of increased production of hormones. Do you recommend this? Olive oil can help to lift the crusts from the scalp, which can then be removed using a soft toothbrush or gentle comb. This is safe to do. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers.
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Signs and symptoms of cradle cap If your baby has cradle cap, they may have: yellow, greasy, waxy scales or flakes on the scalp, or sometimes the eyebrows reddening of the skin, which sometimes occurs due to eczema developing underneath the cradle cap. Sometimes, it also affects the skin under the eyebrows or on the nose, armpits, or groin.
The flakes may be either dry or greasy, and they are usually white or yellow. But if you want to try removing it, there are a few safe methods you can use at home. Most remedies are not scientifically proven to work and results will likely be temporary. Someday your child will simply grow out of developing cradle cap. Always be gentle with baby skin.
If you irritate the scalp too much you could cause tiny cuts, which might get infected. You can find special brushes made just for cradle cap. Sometimes hospitals send you home with a brush following delivery of your baby. A new toothbrush with gentle bristles also works. Hydrating the scalp is good for loosening flakes, and some people feel it nourishes the scalp underneath. Baby oil also works. You can use this method once a day. Proper hair hygiene can go a long way toward diminishing the appearance of cradle cap.
A baby shampoo may be enough to help treat the cradle cap. Too much shampooing might dry out the scalp and make cradle cap worse. In extreme cases, your doctor may recommend an antifungal, hydrocortisone, or zinc cream.
Follow the instructions of your care provider while using them. These highly concentrated oils are herbal remedies that contain the essence active ingredient of various plants. Using antimicrobial essential oils may help fight cradle cap caused by yeast though this is an uncommon cause of cradle cap in babies.
Anti-inflammatory essential oils may soothe the scalp. When choosing an oil , consider lemon or geranium essential oil and a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut oil. Some people also recommend tea tree oil , but this oil may not be safe for young babies and should be avoided on babies younger than 6 months.
This method should be used sparingly. Ask your doctor first and only follow the advice of a certified aromatherapist when using essential oils. Not all babies get cradle cap. Cradle cap is very common, but little is known about what exactly causes it.
This is one reason it may be hard to remove or prevent. In adults, there appears to be a link between seborrheic dermatitis and the Malassezia species of yeast, but the association is less clear in infants. The cause of cradle cap isn't known. One contributing factor may be hormones that pass from the mother to the baby before birth.
These hormones can cause too much production of oil sebum in the oil glands and hair follicles. Another factor may be a yeast fungus called malassezia mal-uh-SEE-zhuh that grows in the sebum along with bacteria. Antifungal treatments, such as ketoconazole, are often effective, supporting the idea that yeast is a contributing factor.
Shampooing your baby's hair every few days can help prevent cradle cap. Stick with a mild baby shampoo unless your baby's doctor recommends something stronger. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version.
This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Cradle cap on light skin Open pop-up dialog box Close. Cradle cap on light skin Cradle cap is characterized by scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap on dark skin Open pop-up dialog box Close.
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