Cradle Cap
I thought I just write a post about something that most all of us mommy's have dealt with in the past. I learned something new about cradle cap this time around with Dylan. Just FYI - Cradle cap is a rash (fungal based) that is caused by hormonal changes in the infants body. It usually appears in the first few weeks of life and disappears over the next several months as the infants immune system develops. It causes scaling and redness on the scalp. If it extends to the face and chest it is then called seborrheic dermatitis. I have seen infants with thick scab-like patches on their head. Dylan's was a fine pin-point somewhat flaky rash. For you new mommies, don't stress out, it has nothing to do with hygiene or over/under shampooing the hair and scalp. My pediatrician for Dylan told me to use either Head and Shoulder's shampoo, or Nizoral shampoo. If this doesn't improve it try Nystatin cream (which you can buy at any store) and apply directly to the rash. I couldn't believe how much it has helped Dylan's rash.
PS. the pic above is not Dylan- he has much more hair. LOL.
2 comments:
Wow...I truly do remember kody getting a bit of that...but very good to know for this one :-))...Thanks for sharing....Oh...and I learned a funny thing today....as you get older...pregnancy changes...and cars are sooo not a good idea in the morning, lol. (It has been 6 years, lol)
You SCARED me with that picture of that bald baby. I thought, OH, NO...Surely Roseanne didn't cut all of Dylan's hair off because he had cradle cap. I was relived to see your PS! =) That was a very informative post...Thanks!
Gospel Center is having camp meeting right now, and it makes us miss AZ.
I hope all is well your way.
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