How to Identify and Treat Cradle Cap

One natural remedy for treating cradle cap is to rub a small amount of olive oil directly onto the scales and let it sit for a few minutes before gently brushing the scales away with a soft bristle brush or washcloth. Baby Center suggests washing your child after brushing away the scales to prevent clogged pores. You can also shop for cradle cap specific shampoos or speak to your child's pediatrician about other treatment options.Similar to other causes of dry skin, cradle cap can appear on most areas of a baby's body. Kidshealth.org notes that while cradle cap is most commonly noticed on baby's scalp, cradle cap can be found on other areas of your child's body, such as the ears, eyebrows, neck or diaper area.View the list »
Cradle cap is just another name for infant specific dandruff. Thankfully, it does not usually cause irritation for your infant and is simply an ascetic issue that is easy to overlook given their natural beauty! Cradle cap is often seen on baby's scalp or forehead.

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Cradle cap (or Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis) is a common occurrence among infants. While the sudden appearance of these dry, flaky scales on your baby's skin may alarm you at first, know that cradle cap is not something that is harmful to your baby. On their website, BabyCenter.com notes that cradle cap can be noticed within the first three months of your child’s life, and will likely resolve itself by your baby's first birthday. In this article, you can see some examples of what Cradle Cap looks like, where on your baby's body it can occur and learn ways you can help alleviate symptoms. If you are concerned that your infant's cradle cap may be causing her discomfort, speak to your child's primary care doctor for advice on how to treat her symptoms.

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  • Cradle cap is just another name for infant specific dandruff. Thankfully, it does not usually cause irritation for your infant and is simply an ascetic issue that is easy to overlook given their natural beauty! Cradle cap is often seen on baby's scalp or forehead.
  • Similar to other causes of dry skin, cradle cap can appear on most areas of a baby's body. Kidshealth.org notes that while cradle cap is most commonly noticed on baby's scalp, cradle cap can be found on other areas of your child's body, such as the ears, eyebrows, neck or diaper area.
  • One natural remedy for treating cradle cap is to rub a small amount of olive oil directly onto the scales and let it sit for a few minutes before gently brushing the scales away with a soft bristle brush or washcloth. Baby Center suggests washing your child after brushing away the scales to prevent clogged pores. You can also shop for cradle cap specific shampoos or speak to your child's pediatrician about other treatment options.
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