Cradle cap in babies can scare new mothers and sometimes even seasoned mothers who might be in a perplexing situation on how to treat it. They want nothing more than a way to completely eradicate cradle cap. It is not a real health hazard, but it is quite unsightly which gives stress to parents who wonder if it due to their carelessness.
Parents need to stop blaming themselves and understand that
cradle cap does not occur due to negligence on the parent’s side or lack of
hygiene but most of the ties it is due to hormonal changes and an overactive
oil gland. But only in rare cases they can harm your baby in anyway.
There is not research that proves what exactly causes cradle
cap but doctors have several theories about it. Most of them believe that this
condition of baby cradle cap usually thrives on oily skin. While others believe
that this occurs due to the baby trying to adjust to its environment which is
different from what they experienced in the mother’s womb. Cradle cap could be
a caused by dry skin sticking to the oil on the scalp due to the over secretion
of the gland. While some believe that it happens due to a fungal infection. But
there is no fixed cause of cradle cap, only speculations and assumptions.
Daily shampooing and washing of the baby’s scalp can ensure
that the oil on the skin is controlled and moderated. Always use a mild and
gentle shampoo or lotion and nothing harsh that might harm your baby’s
sensitive skin. 2-3 in a week is more than enough to lessen the scales. But
remember that over washing your baby’s scalp can be harmful so stick to a
routine that is effective and harmless. Sometimes excess of washing and
shampooing can even encourage oil secretion which could lead to cradle cap
syndrome.
Shampooing the scalp is not enough you need some solution to
get rid of the piled up dead skin on the scalp of the baby. Get rid of the dry
skin with a soft washcloth or baby brush. Scrub off the flakes gently with a
soft fabric but remember not to overdo it. This will get rid of the dry flaky skin
and exfoliate the scalp gently. The brush should not have sharp and rough
bristles which could harm your baby, so invest in a good quality baby brush
that has soft bristles.
Do not try to scratch it out or pick at it to remove the cradlecap scales. This will end up harming your baby. Only
gentle strokes and gentle washing should be practiced to ensure that you
effectively get rid of the scales and flakes without harming your baby.
New parents need to relax and understand that most of the
rashes and skin ailments eventually go away and that there is need to panic. Be
informed about the cradle cap symptoms and causes and how to treat it by
visiting the website www.aboutcradlecap.com.
