Wat's cradle cap?

Question

i think it just means a cradle cap but a woman said "how can i cure it?"

Answer 1

Cradle Cap is when there is some flaking of the scalp. It's not very pretty to look at but its harmless and usually goes away in a short period of time on its own. They make special products to put on the babys head to take it away (or at least get rid of some of the unattractive flaking). But I always just put a little baby oil on my sons head, let it soak in for a few hours (do this when your going to be at home for the day!) and then take a soft bristle baby brush and brush the flakes off... followed by a bath to get all the oil off the babys head. If your babys is very bad, seek your doctors advice.

Answer 2

Don't pack away those dark-shouldered outfits just yet. Cradle cap, a seborrhoeic dematitis of the scalp common in young infants, doesn't doom your daughter to a lifetime of dandruff. Milk cradle cap, in which greast surface scales appear on the scalp, often responds well to a brisk massage with mineral oil to loosen the scales, followed by a thorough shampoo to remove them and the oil. Tough cases, in which flaking is heavy and/or brownish patches and yellow crustiness are present, may benefit from the daily use of an antiseborrheic shampoo and/or ointment that contains sulphur salicylates (make sure that you keep it out of baby's eyes) after the oil treatment. (Some cases are aggravated by the use of such preperations. If your baby's is, discontinue use and discuss this with the doctor). Since cradle cap usually worsens when the scalp sweats, keeping it cool and dry may also help - so don't put a hat on baby unless absolutely necessary, and then remove it when you're indoors or in a heated car.

When cradle cap is severe, the seborrhoeic rash may spread to the face, neck, or buttocks. If this occurs, your baby's doctor will probably prescribe a topical ointment.

Occasionally, cradle cap will persist through the first year - and in a few instances, long after a child has graduated from the cradle. Since the condition causes no discomfort and is therefore considered only a cosmetic problem, aggresive therapy (such as use of topical cortisone, which can contain flaking for a period of time) isn't usually recommended, but is certainly worth discussing with your child's doctor as a last resort.

Answer 3

When this rash occurs on the scalp alone, it's known as cradle cap. Although it may start as scaling and redness of the scalp, it also can be found later in the other areas mentioned above. It can extend to the face and diaper area, too, and when it does, pediatricians call it seborrheic dermatitis (because it occurs where there are the greatest number of oil-producing sebaceous glands). Seborrheic dermatitis is a noninfectious skin condition and is a form of eczema that's very common in infants, usually beginning in the first weeks of life and slowly disappearing over a period of weeks or months. Unlike atopic or contact eczema, it's rarely uncomfortable or itchy.

No one knows the exact cause of this rash; however, it certainly is influenced by the hormonal changes of pregnancy, which stimulate the oil glands. This overproduction of oil may have some relationship to the scales and redness of the skin.
If your baby's seborrheic dermatitis is confined to his scalp (and is, therefore, just cradle cap), you can treat it yourself. Don't be afraid to shampoo the hair. In fact, you should wash it (with a mild baby shampoo) more frequently than before. This, along with soft brushing, will help remove the scales.

As for baby oil, it's not very helpful or necessary. Many parents tend to use the unperfumed baby oil or mineral oil and do nothing else. But this allows scales to build up on the scalp, particularly over the rear soft spot, or fontanelle. If you decide to use oil, use only a little, rub it into the scales, and then shampoo and brush it out. Stronger medicated shampoos (antiseborrhea shampoos containing sulfur and 2 percent salicylic acid) may loosen the scales more quickly, but since they also can be irritating, use them only after consulting your pediatrician. The doctor may prescribe some additional medication to treat the scales and redness.

If frequent shampooing doesn't improve the cradle cap, or if the rash spreads to your baby's face, neck and crease areas, call your pediatrician who will probably suggest a stronger scale-dissolving shampoo and also might prescribe a cortisone cream or lotion. One percent hydrocortisone cream is a commonly used preparation.

Answer 4

My son had it fairly bad and although it took about 4 weeks to clear up I did find that baby oil helped loosen the dry skin flakes and moisturize his skin. If you do decide to use baby oil use a non greasy oil, I used johnson and johnson. The older stuff was oily, but not the newer stuff, I like the newer a lot better. Just make sure that even if you aren't washing your baby every single day that you must at least wash his/her head everyday and only leave the oil on for an hour or so, but do massage it in well.

My sister-in-law went and got a medicated topical cream by perscription from the dr and my nephew's cradle cap wasn't even bad, she just didn't want him to have it as long as we would have. I don't even think that it cleared up any faster than with me using the baby oil and shampoo method.

Answer 5

cradle cap is a crusty look to the baby's head. Do not use baby oil on it, they have found it does not help. It is not serious, and can be taken care of. Keep the baby's head clean, and use baby lotion, and a soft brush. The lotion is not an oil, and lets the scalp breathe . If it continues to get worse, just show it to the Dr.
The baby is in no danger, and healthy, a lot of babies get it.

Answer 6

Cradle Cap consists of oily, yellow scales on the scalp, it begins the first week of life, without treatment it usually last for months, with treatment it usually clears up in weeks.
Try using an anti-dandruff shampoo(non-presciption) wash your baby's hair with it once a day, when the scalp is lattered massage your baby's scalp with a soft brush. If it last more than two weeks with treatment call your doctor.

Answer 7

Cradle cap is when the baby's scalp is flaking, like dandruff but worse. Some of my children had it and I treated it by using baby oil and a soft brush.

Answer 8

cradle cap is a dry skin condition that young babies commonly get. It looks like really dry, flaky skin on their scalp.Its not dangerous and your baby did not get it due to an illness. a good cure is to put olive oil over your baby's head and then comb the dry skin off, it works really well.

Answer 9

Dry skin that is easily cleared with some baby oil and some cotton wool or gauze gently massaged onto scalp after bathing baby. It will soon dissappear but may take a few attempts

Answer 10

No, cradle cap is a sticky brown substance stuck to the scalp, you should never pick it off because it damages the follicles and your child will grow up with bald patches. You can get special shampoo to wash it off.