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Is cradle cap a serious condition?
No, just be careful when you wash the baby's head very gently with babyshampoo, and NEVER TRY TO PICK AT IT
Which stores sell over the counter cradle cap treatments?
Cradle cap can be treated by using baby oil and a fine toothed comb to gently scrape it off. You can also do the same thing with coconut oil, or any other oil you have on hand.
What are some all-natural treatments for curing cradle cap?
If you do not like to use special cradle cap treatment shampoos then the most natural way to treat the cradle cap is to use olive oil on babies scalp and gently brush it off with the brush.
Cradle cap in infants is called?
Seborrheic dermatitis
How is cradle cap diagnosed?
Cradle cap is easily recognizable, and usually it requires no further diagnosis. However, if the rash seems to be very itchy or irritating, it may be necessary to rule out eczema.
Where can one buy cradle cap treatment?
If your baby has little to no hair, baby oil can be a good solution for cradle cap. Simply apply sparingly to baby's head and let it sit for a few minutes, then comb out the flakes of cradle cap. If your baby has a lot of hair, using oil may not be indicated because it will make the hair very greasy and difficult to wash.
What is it called when your baby has a yellowish scummy deposit on its scalp?
it is called cradle cap.
What does a carbon cap system do?
A carbon cap is the alternative to a carbon tax.
Can cradle cap be prevented?
Washing the hair more often than two or three times per week may dry the skin out, making it more vulnerable to cradle cap, so limited hair washing is recommended.
What does cradle cap look like?
Cradle cap appears as thick, oily yellowish or brownish patches on the skin, particularly the scalp. It is also often found around the eyebrows, around the nose, behind the ears, and in the genital area.
At what age will cradle cap resolve if left untreated?
8 to 12 months of age
What treatment options work for cradle cap?
Try the Gerber Cradle Cap Kit. I got mine at Wal*Mart! Packaged all together in a small cardboard box and sold for $9 dollars you get the following: 2 oz bottle of Scalp Gel, 4.8 oz bottle of Gentle Baby Shampoo, 2 Fl oz Scalp Lotion, an infant comb, plus an instruction booklet and guide about cradle cap. I tried it on my daughter and loved it. I now recommend it to anyone who has this problem. Also if you try crack cream and rub it on their head it works so well it worked like magic on my neices head and she had a really bad case of cradle cap
