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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that affects infant’s scalp, also known as cradle cap. Also it could be known as dermatitis of the scalp and is very common in infants, seborrheic dermatitis in older children is more likely to be dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap can appear as yellowish, greasy, rough, scaly patches of skin on the scalp. There is no need to worry as it is not painful and generally not itchy to infants and there are numerous Seborrheic dermatitis treatments available. Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap is increasing by generation and can be hereditary. Experts says that seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap is caused by the scalp producing more sebum oil on the baby’s head, trapping old skin cells and hair follicles. It is also believed a type of yeast (fungus) called malassezia can grow in the sebum along with bacteria, and this may be another factor in the development of cradle cap. Cradle cap isn't cute, but it's harmless. In normal cases parents can use over the counter remedies from chemists and pharmacies. Should the condition worsen, become infected or bleed, see a doctor or dermatologist who can provide a medicated shampoo or treatment containing the active medical ingredient ketoconazole or zinc. Seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap is a condition that affects usually about twenty five percent of newborns each year. A quick and easy way to get rid of cradle cap is to massage an olive oil based oil onto scalp for about 10 to 15 minutes. Leave on for a further ten minutes allowing the oil to penetrate the cradle cap scales onto the scalp area then gently comb out the flakes with a fine-tooth comb or brush them out with a soft brush. Rinse off then apply a non medicated, non perfumed shampoo with vitamin E, this will lift the smaller, tougher scales and excess oil and leave scalp moisturised and hair conditioned. About the Author Pure Baby UK provide great information about Infant Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, dry skin care and Eczema in babies.
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