Posted on January 15, 2010.
Cradle cap: treat the disease of the skin gently Presence of a child in the house is overwhelming for parents. Sometimes, when the skin conditions like CAP bothers the baby's cradle, then the parents begin to worry about the baby's health. Cradle cap is just a skin condition, which occurs regardless of hygiene. Cradle cap is also not an allergy, but is an infantile seborrheic dermatitis. It occurs in newborns, within or around two months after their birth. Cradle cap begins with red rash on the baby's head, these eruptions are scaly.
Cradle cap is caused by the malfunction of sebaceous glands. The cradle cap can also be noticed on the eyebrows or behind the years of the child. In short, wherever the presence of sebaceous glands is more, this area will be affected with cradle cap. The condition of the skin needs a gentle skin care and regular child. The baby's skin should be wiped with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. The baby's skin is soft and must be treated accordingly.
Scales must be removed repeatedly with flexible procedures. Application of mineral oil or baby oil in the affected areas is a good option. In cradle cap, your child may or may not like the application of certain substances. Try to understand what soothes the child the most. The herbal treatment is more good for the baby's scalp. The yellowish greasy scales in the cradle of the CAP should be rinsed with gentle baby shampoo. Then, the scales must be dried with a cotton mop.
The scales can be dried brush removed with a soft brush. The cradle cap requires such procedures heat until the baby is healed. Additional precautions for the water temperature during winter should be taken. A soothing facial will help the baby throughout until recovery.
