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Cradle Cap |
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| Babies with cradle cap will have greasy yellow or salmon colored scaly areas with redness on their scalp. Your baby may also have redness behind his ears or on the creases of his neck (seborrheic dermatitis). Unlike eczema and other forms of red scaly skin, these conditions are not itchy and shouldn't cause your baby any discomfort. It will improve on its own, but cradle cap can be treated by frequent use of an antiseborrheic shampoo, such as Selsun Blue, and then using a soft brush to remove the scales. Gentle scrubbing may be required to help remove the scale.
Persistent cases may require treatment with a low potency topical steroid cream. You can also try massaging baby oil into the scalp and then gently scrubbing with a soft brush to remove the scales.
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