Cradle cap may be horrendous to look at, but it is essentially harmless. The condition is typically mild and does not cause the baby any discomfort; however, there are exceptions where the condition can turn sore. Though it starts on top of the head, it may proliferate to other areas of the body, like face, neck, arm pit et al. Precaution is always better than cure. If adequate treatment is given before a thicker crust appears, you can treat the condition with relative ease.



For early treatment, the cure is quite simple. Use a brush to gently loosen the flakes. That can be subsequently followed to remove the same. A good anti-dandruff shampoo can take care of this condition in older children. It must be said that children who suffer from this condition may be afflicted with eczema later on in life. Eczema is a far worse condition, an itchy state of affair that is exacerbated by scratching.

Should the cradle cap be extremely bad to look at and not responsive to the shampoo treatment, there are a number of creams in the market that can help. There is this product called Clearskin-E Cream that is basically used for eczema treatment, but which can also be used on babies. Notwithstanding its largely harmless nature, cradle cap should not be taken lightly. If the condition does not better even with the aforementioned methods of cure, take the help of professional medical personnel.

The following two points should be kept in mind if you are treating cradle cap:

?Stay away from washing the baby's hair too often. This can worsen the condition

?Use olive oil. For the ideal treatment, this should be done overnight. You can use a certified shampoo for the baby's hair the following morning. Olive oil softens the hair and makes it convenient for treatment