Cradle cap and drandruff shampoo....Okayyyyyyy?

Ok so I took my baby to the doctor because of a rashes on her checks and was told she has cradle cap. She told me to get Head and Shoulders shampoo and put it on her face. Today her skin looks dried out. I used 1 teaspoon of shampoo and 3 teaspoons of water. Anybody dealing with this craziness???? I would like to know how long did it take to clear up and what to do for the skin dryness in the meantime.........Cradle cap and drandruff shampoo....Okayyyyyyy?
Yes it is fine. We asked our doctor about cradle cap and he said to use a little dandruff shampoo like a drop once a week. After using the shampoo it cleared up right away. You could also try Aquafor cream for the face. That also worked well when my son had baby acne,Cradle cap and drandruff shampoo....Okayyyyyyy?
My mom used it on me, she said she just ';touched'; the shampoo and that's all she used.





However all head and shoulder is is an antifungal, and there are plenty of others if this isn't working. You can get some antifungal cream or ointment from the drugstore, these are commonly used for yeast diaper rashes (and jock itch, athlete's foot, etc). They can be applied to the head as well, just try to avoid the eyes (not that it will cause damage it will just feel gross, they actually use an eye ointment for baby eye infections because its easier to get in and stays in longer). Ask the pharmacist because the no-name stuff is hidden all over because it is used to treat so many things.





You can also use grapefruit seed extract, but it can be a bit sticky in the hair. Grapefruit seed extract is available at most health stores. You use 15 drops per oz of distilled water (distilled is better than tap because of the junk in tap water). You would use it at that strength for at least two weeks after the symptoms are gone, then reduce the amount by 5 drops for a week, then reduce again. There is no harm in using it indefinitely though. You should probably use it at least twice a day to start but can just spray it on and leave it in.





If you are formula feeding consider adding probiotics which can help a lot.





However not all cradle cap is caused by fungus, so it may not react to the above treatments at all.
Cradle cap is an accumulation of sweat, the ';grease'; that helps hair grow and dead skin scales. We all shed skin as we change clothes, wash, and generally live. Babies who have cradle cap have the dead skin scales stuck to their skin. You need to use a gentle baby shampoo and massage to remove this. Brushing baby's hair with a soft brush after a bath and a couple of times a day will prevent this build up.


Sometimes, with newborns, the vernix (white sticky covering that protects the baby while in the womb) remains in patches and can contribute to cradle cap.


It's not a good idea to use adult shampoos as they can be a bit harsh. If you apply cream then that too can easily contribute to more cradle cap.


Cradle cap clears up quickly with the appropriate treatment. If baby's skin is dry in the meantime, rather than using cream use emollients and there are a few about specifically for babies. These are used for babies and children with eczema and can be bath additives and lotions.
i called my gramma. she had 32 children and over 200 grandchildren (the smallest family of the 32 is 7 children).





you probably don't want to use harsh chemicals like head and shoulders (works great to remove grass stains on clothing).





use a baby's brush and brush the head. cradle cap isn't necessarily contagious, but it will move around the head and face (sometimes on body parts, too). don't be afraid of using it. it's super soft and won't hurt baby's skin. the bristles need to touch and rub against the skin (like you are exfoliating your face).


you can use an oil with the brush if it's dry and scaly.





you don't want to brush hard, just don't be scared to do it. use a firm touch, not a hard hand.


it won't go away all at once. it will take a few days at least.
My doctor told me to use baby oil and a comb to loosen the cradle crap. Your babies scalp with be oily and then you must wash her head 3-4 times. I know it sounds weird but, it worked. Be careful not to irritate the scalp removing the cradle cap. It may take several times of doing this to get rid of it all but, stay with it. My daughter had another episode of cradle cap when she was 5 or 6. I did the same thing and it was more difficult with long hair but, it was not so severe. Blessings!
Cradle cap on her face? Sounds more like eczema. They sell over the counter cream for it. I think the best one is Aquafor. I would try that before doing what your doctor said. You can also ask the pharmacist while you are at the store. Good luck!
I used it and it cleared my sons up, it took about a week. Are you sure you washed it out properly? I tried rubbing oil in his hair and it just made his head very sore.
i have never heard of this and i wouldnt do it either...try using a nappy rush cream or a proper cradle cap cream which u can buy from a chemist/drug store
I would not use head and shoulder shampoo on myself, let alone an infant. Have you seen the chemicals that it contains? I especially wouldn't use it on a baby's face. Cradle cap is common in infants, on the head, sometimes behind the ears and on the forehead. But on the cheeks??? No. My son got a rash on his cheeks when he was about two months old. It was winter time and it was caused by the lack of humidity in the air. It cleared up of it's own accord. What exactly does the rash look like? If for example, it is baby eczema, than using harsh detergent such as head and shoulders would be the worst thing you could use. Instead wash your son's face with warm water and a wash cloth. If the skin on his cheeks is very dry, use a tiny amount of pure cocoa butter on his face and that should clear it up quite quickly.


You can also use pure aloe vera lotion on his face


http://www.naturemoms.com/natural-remedi鈥?/a>





Regarding cradle cap


http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2鈥?/a>


';Cradle cap usually clears by itself after a few months but many parents prefer to remove it because they do not like the look of it. If scaly patches appear on the face or other parts of the body, this is not cradle cap and needs to be checked by your doctor.';





This is the EWG skin deep report/analysis on Head and Shoulders shampoo. It contains ingredients linked to Developmental/reproductive toxicity, cancer and so forth


http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product鈥?/a>





I don't agree with your doctor. I'd get a second opinion


Good luck.