Always consult your doctor to diagnose your child’s skin conditions. They can recommend treatment options. What works in one condition cannot do in another. In fact, some children’s skin conditions can become worse if they are not properly cared for. As a mother of three and grandmother of four, she certainly ran into skin conditions […]
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Cradle cap is a skin condition that affects about half of all babies, usually in the first three months of life. Occasionally it lasts until the toddler stage and more rarely, into later childhood. It is not itchy and does not bother the child. It is known to pediatricians as seborrhoeic dermatitis. Most children have […]
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What is Cradle Cap? Cradle Cap (seborrheic dermatitis) is a very common skin condition in newborns, in which the newborn’s oil glands overproduce, causing the scalp and or face to react to the excess sebum secretions. How Does It look? Cradle Cap looks like dandruff that has formed around the baby’s hairline, it appears scaly […]
With the admonishment by doctors, experts, and well-meaning relatives to put baby on his/her back to sleep, there has been an increase in baby hair loss at the back of their heads. But, sleeping on the back is not the only culprit in infant hair loss. If you want to help keep your baby’s beautiful, […]
Babies are supposed to be cute, cuddly and fun. There’s nothing more disconcerting when that image of the clean, soft smelling baby is distorted by ugly, yellowish, greasy scales on their head or forehead. This condition is called cradle cap and affects over 88% of newborns. The exact cause of cradle cap is unknown, however, […]
Cradle cap is seborrheic dermatitis in children. This inflammatory skin condition is common with young infants, which is likely to clear up on its own within one year. However, symptoms may persist beyond the first year. A thick scale appears on the top of the head. The scales can be yellow and thick. Dermatitis usually […]
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Most babies encounter minor ailments, such as cradle cap, dry skin, eye discharge, and tummy upset within their first year. The best approach to treating your baby is to use natural remedies and alternative medicine. Chemicals, over the counter medicines, and prescription drugs are very harsh for a little one and can intensify the problem […]
If you’ve heard of “cradle cap” or “dandruff,” you have heard of seborrheic dermatitis. This skin condition causes flaking of the skin and most often affects the scalp. In infants, the term “cradle cap” is often used while the word “dandruff” is reserved for children and adults. The condition is most often seen in newborns […]
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New parents will soon become familiar with the dark, scaly yellow skin that commonly cradles the baby’s head. Cradle cap appears sometime in the first three months – it does not harm the baby, and almost half of all babies are affected by the mild version. However, it commonly appears in the hair, which can […]