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Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap) | Johns Hopkins Medicine

What is cradle cap?

Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales. Some babies can also have seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area, and on the face, neck, and trunk. Cradle cap usually clears up within the first year.

What causes cradle cap?

Researchers don't know the exact cause of this skin condition. It is not contagious. It is not an infection or allergy. It is not caused by poor hygiene.

Which children are at risk for cradle cap?

Babies between the ages of 3 weeks and 12 months are at greater risk of getting cradle cap.

What are the symptoms of cradle cap?

Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include dry or greasy scales on the scalp. The scalp may also appear red. It usually does not itch or cause the baby discomfort.

How is cradle cap diagnosed?

Cradle cap is usually diagnosed based on a physical exam of your child. The rash involved with cradle cap is unique. It can usually be diagnosed by a physical exam.

How is cradle cap treated?

Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is.

The problem will go away on its own over time. But most parents prefer treatment because it usually helps reduce or get rid of the problem. Even with treatment, the problem may come back during the baby’s first year of life. Treatment is usually effective in helping symptoms. It may include:

Rubbing the scalp with baby oil or petroleum jelly to soften crusts before washing
Special shampoo, as prescribed by your child’s healthcare provider
Corticosteroid cream or lotion for a short period of time if the problem is really bad or persistent

What can I do to prevent cradle cap in my child?

Cradle cap is common in young babies and does not point to poor hygiene or lack of care. The following may help prevent the buildup of scales on the scalp:

Use a soft bristled brush to gently remove the scales from the scalp.
Shampoo baby’s hair often.
Apply baby oil to the scalp after shampooing.

When should I call my child’s healthcare provider?

Most cases of cradle cap can be treated at home. If the problem doesn’t get better, you may ask your healthcare provider to prescribe an appropriate shampoo or cream. If the problem still does not get better with the prescribed medicine, tell your healthcare provider.

Key points about cradle cap

Cradle cap is scaly patches on a baby’s scalp.
Babies between ages 3 weeks and 12 months are at greater risk of getting cradle cap.
The problem will go away over time.
Most cases of cradle cap can be treated at home by using a soft-bristled brush, frequent shampooing, and applying baby oil.

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1.	13.08	10-00	O.M. Drapkina A.B. Hecht	Obesity as an interdisciplinary problem. Prevention and correction of eating disorders. Proper nutrition and psychological aspects of women's health disorders.
2.	20.08	10-00	O.I. Apolichin	Modern possibilities of drug and surgical treatment of disorders of male reproductive health. Assisted reproductive technologies for male infertility.
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Cradle: scale on baby's head

Cradle cap refers to the appearance of whitish or yellowish crusts on the scalp of infants. It should be clarified that this is not a skin disease. and if the aesthetic problem for the baby.

Many parents think that the cradle occurs because their children drink breast milk. . This is a common misconception as the causes of cradle caps vary, such as a genetic factor or hormonal changes. In principle, there is nothing to worry about, although there are times when things can get complicated and you need to start treatment to get rid of such crusts.

Index

1 Cradle cover
2 Cradle cover treatment

Cradle cover

These scabs appear quite often on the scalp of babies. Usually they occur in the first weeks of life and consist in the accumulation of dry fat on the scalp of the child. In principle, no treatment is required as it usually resolves with time.

Crusts usually appear on the head, although infants also have crusts behind the ears or on the eyebrows. The problem is mostly aesthetic, Therefore, many parents decide to undergo treatment to remove such scabs.

The causes of the cradle cap are varied. , may be due to a hormonal disorder that the child suffers from, genetic factors, or external factors such as time.

Cradle cap processing

As we mentioned above, in the vast majority of cases, the cap is not something that affects the health of the child, but rather an aesthetic problem. Therefore, treatment is not mandatory at the discretion of the parents. When scabs usually appear on other than the scalp, such as on the eyebrows, many parents decide to start treatment.

Normal - the cradle cover will disappear over time. . There are products on the market that cause these crusts to soften and eventually disappear.

Baby Body Oil is ideal for removing the cradle. Simply apply a little oil on the scalp and massage. You must wait a few minutes for it to take effect, and finally rinse your head with a little soap and water. With the help of a sponge, the scabs fall off. This treatment must last several days to be effective.

As we have said, this type of treatment is not mandatory in most cases. If the situation worsens, it is important to initiate appropriate treatment. This occurs if the cover of the cradle is too large or if the scabs themselves are infected. The infection is easy to detect: the scabs turn yellowish and the edges become visibly inflamed.

If this happens, The first thing parents should do is go to the pediatrician to see if the child has scabs. . In such cases, treatment will include corticosteroid creams and ointments to help stop the scab from becoming infected. With proper treatment, the scabs should disappear without problems.

In short, the cradle of the cradle is not due to the fact that, in the opinion of many parents, the child swallows breast milk. This is not a disease, but in most cases an aesthetic problem.

There is no need to start treatment, because after a few months these scabs will fall off and disappear. There are times when the aforementioned scabs or scales can become infected and inflamed, so it's important to start treatment to prevent the problem from getting worse.