Cradle cap is a skin condition most common in infants (from newborns through about 12 months of age and even toddlers). Thick crusty or scaly patches form and cover the scalp. The skin may look greasy with white or yellow flakes, and there is sometimes mild redness. Often the scales appear cracked, oily, or weeping. Similar rash-like crusts may appear around baby's ears, eyebrows, eyelids, nose and diaper area. Cradle cap is not dangerous or contagious.
Causes of Cradle Cap
The precise cause has not been established, but hormones that passed from the mother to the baby before birth are suspected. It is considered that these hormones cause hyperactive oil production in the skin, which causes skin cells to remain attached rather than to be shed.
Another cause may be a yeast (fungus) called malassezia that grows along with bacteria in the sebum (oily waxy substance secreted from the scalp.) Antifungal treatments can be effective, supporting the idea that yeast contributes to the condition.
When Cradle Cap Gets Itchy
If your baby's skin gets red and itchy, it may be that a yeast infection has taken a foothold on the irritated skin. This most often happens in places with creases-behind ears, around the face, under arms or in the folds of the neck. If you notice the rash has spread and your baby is acting uncomfortable, the pediatrician may prescribe an anti-fungal cream product to kill the yeast infection.
Cradle Cap Treatments and Remedies
Unless there is excessive spreading, doctors do not usually recommend a specific treatment for cradle cap; it goes away on its own. Sometimes cortisone cream is doctor recommended if cradle cap becomes reddish, irritated or inflamed.But remedies can help soothe, protect and generally benefit the skin and help it to look better, too.
How InfiniteAloe® Skin Care Can Soothe When Your Baby Has Cradle Cap
InfiniteAloe® Skin Care will give your baby's skin deep moisture and nutrients. It contains organic Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Miller) as its primary ingredient. Aloe Vera has antibacterial and antifungal agents, along with important skin nutrients. There has been much research into the saponins from Aloe Vera and their work to elevate the body's production of cortisone, which reduces inflammation.
Other vitamins and natural ingredients in InfiniteAloe® Skin Care penetrate into the dermis layer, promote skin blood microcirculation and nutrient absorption and may help to balance and normalize skin metabolism.
It is recommended that you always use the unscented version of InfiniteAloe® Skin Care with babies.
How to Use InfiniteAloe® Skin Care When Your Baby Has Cradle Cap
- It is recommended that you use the unscented version of InfiniteAloe® Skin Care with babies.
- Gently pat and lightly massage InfiniteAloe® Skin Care into the affected areas. There is no need to rub hard; it will soak in by itself
- Wash your baby's scalp daily with a mild shampoo to help loosen and remove the scales.
- Brush the scalp lightly with a soft brush to loosen the scales. Be sure not to disturb the skin too much, as this may invite bacteria into the area.
In most cases, the condition doesn't seem to cause discomfort for babies, but if the cradle cap persists, seems severe, or spreads around the body or face, see your baby's doctor.
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