Show references AskMayoExpert. Seborrheic dermatitis. Rochester, Minn. Caring for your newborn. Sasseville D. Cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis in infants. Accessed Oct. Related Cradle cap on dark skin Cradle cap on light skin. Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. It can show up all over the scalp or just in a few patches.
Some babies also have scales on their eyebrows or behind their ears, and redness on the forehead or cheeks may be associated with it. What causes it? How should it be treated? Often, the best thing is to leave it alone. In some cases, Blaichman says, just shampooing daily will take care of the problem, without using the oil. Can it get infected? If your baby seems uncomfortable, or if the area around the face seems inflamed, see the doctor. Probably not. But you should take your baby to see the GP for the following reasons:.
If you want to get rid of the crusts, regularly massage baby oil or petroleum jelly like Vaseline into the crusts before bathing your baby. Use mild baby shampoo to wash this out. Over time, the crusts will soften and should lift off easily if you brush over them with a cotton bud or soft baby toothbrush.
If the crusts are inflamed, your GP might prescribe a combination mild corticosteroid and anti-yeast cream — for example, Hydrozole cream. Sometimes, your GP or child and family health nurse might recommend an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo.
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