cradle cap is it?

[heymamma]

Hi all,

Both my boys have alot of dead skin on there heads. Is this called cradle cap? If so what should i do to take it away?
Phoenix hates his hair being touched...so im hoping its something i can just put on in the bath.:fingerscrossed:

[bronny-jane]

my dd's had dry scalps when younger, i washed their with sorbolene cream, and put some baby oil in their hair...and gave it a good comb later.

i was told its from not enough stimulation...brushing etc..or hard enough..

it might be psorisis-spel- though if its in the family?

[kirstenriley]

DD has this and she also gets it behind her ears (thats called cradle cap too apparently), i dont have any baby oil so i have been using olive oil(lol..it works) and then a gentle wash and rub in the bath to loosen it a bit, then use a soft brush after to remove the looser ones.

[MissieK]

I use baby oil and the Nutririch Oil from Nutrimetics - especially behind DS's ears. My DS still gets it & he's nearly 5!

Melissa

[heymamma]

Thanks heaps!!

[lukaelmo]

Luka has this too, at 16 months. I can't get rid of it, he cries when I try to scrub his scalp...

... I like the advice "pick your battles"... I let Luka win this one :laughing:.

[kristy J]

hey guys

i have had a bit of professional help in this matter. im a hairdresser and also studied a little tricology (this is kinda like a scalp specialist)

oil will soften the skin but i have seen some cases were babies have gotten burned from just 5 mins in the sun with oil on their scalp.

IMO their are only 2 products to use.

1. the Delorenzo scalp therapy shampoo for dry scalp (the purple one)
2. or a new product called EcoKid its 100% organic made form oil but will not sit on the scalp as its in a shampoo form.

both are only avalibul at a salon and will cost about $20 - $30

the EkoKid has had some awsome feedback and i know it worked on my nephew.

hope this helps

[kristy J]

PS
i forgot to add to make sure it is a yellow colour. if its red don't pick it.

if its not a yellow colour it may be psyrioses, then you should see a specialist

[cherrygirl]

B doesn't like me picking or scratching at her head so i put a paste of bi-carb and oil on her scalp leave it for a few minutes comb it through then rinse and its gone.