What are Some Treatments for Cradle Cap?
Cradle cap is a term used to describe the yellowish scales that form on a newborn baby’s head. These scales develop along the forehead and into the hair. Typically, cradle cap happens sometime within the first three months of a baby’s life. The primary cause of it is that some of the mother’s hormones are passed to the baby during birth which cause the baby’s oil glands to be overactive. Old skin cells, instead of flaking and falling off like they should, layer on top of one another forming what has come to be known as cradle cap. There are varying methods to treat cradle cap. One of the most popular treatments is applying baby oil, baby lotions, petroleum jelly, or olive oil to the affected area. Letting the oil or lotion stay on overnight and brushing the flakes off in the morning, can help alleviate the problem. In cases of extreme cradle cap, some doctors may recommend using a small amount of medicated shampoo. This method should not be used without a doctor’s approval since it is
