Question 1

hi my baby is 6 weeks old she has a rash on her face,head and chest for a week now she also has cradle cap is this normal? how do i alleviate it?

Accepted Answer

Is it the same rash?: Cradle cap can extend down to the face, neck, and chest. There are some non-prescription remedies such as selenium-based shampoos (don't get it in her eyes!), but other treatments require a doctor visit. Either way, be patient - there's no reason why she can't have beautiful baby skin after this clears up.

Question 2

my baby keeps scratching his head, sometimes he starches till he bleeds? should i go see a paediatrician or gp? he has cradle cap and/or rash

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: GP's may or may not see a large group of kids in their practice &amp; be quite able to handle such issues. Some choose not to see kids before they are verbal, so a paed may be more in tune with your needs.

Question 3

can you get cradle cap from kissing a baby's head ?

Accepted Answer

No: Tell the adults around you not to bother you.  Cradle cap is not catching - even if you were also a baby.

Question 4

my 2month son got cradle cap onhis head what should i use?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Much of cradle cap is due to retained skin flakes that are not susceptible to the mild ingredients in "tear free" baby shampoos. Active washing with a simple dandruff shampoo will often do the trick, as well as avoiding baby oil on the scalp or other treatments.A soft cuticle brush to help scrub in the shampoo helps, but keep it away from the eyes.

Question 5

my 3month has had cradle cap since the first few days, now he only has it at the back of his head. what can i use to remove it?

Accepted Answer

Gentle removal: Gently remove scales with a baby comb. Avoid rubbing or irritating the area.  Shampoo with a gentle baby shampoo and please see your pediatrician for additional treatment as indicated. Usually with these measures, cradle cap will improve.

Question 6

cradle cap is present on my 3-month-old baby's head. can i comb it using a comb?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Combing their hair does not aggravate or help the condition. Do as you desire.

Question 7

son has had cradle cap and it itches all the time/ we wash his hair twice week could this be excema  in his head he is 4mths old.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Much of cradle cap id due to retained skin flakes that are not susceptible to the mild ingredients in "tear free" baby shampoos. Active washing with a simple dandruff shampoo will often do the trick, as well as avoiding baby oil on the scalp or other treatments.A soft cuticle brush to help scrub in the shampoo helps, but keep it away from the eyes.

Question 8

my daughter is a year old. she has red pustual bumps on her head mostly on the top and in the middle. at first we thought it was cradle cap it isnt.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These are symptoms that require a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after obtaining this informstion, can he/she adequately diagnose and treat you.

Question 9

babys head smells (forehead) but theres no peeling or other evidence of cradle cap.  what else could it be? can cradle cap smell be present w/out peel

Accepted Answer

Lotions/ metabolism: If germ overgrowth is unlikely, the other two issues that come to mind are the things we put on their skin or the odor from the sweat they make. I find some lotions will sour over time & leave a musty smell. Some kids with metabolic issues can have a mouse urine like smell or maple syrup like smell to their sweat.If the lotions or other skin treatments are not an issue i would let your dr know.

Question 10

8 week old son has two lumps on back of head/upper neck. about same distance apart and peasized. cradle cap, eczema, no other symptoms. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node: There are thousands of lymph node located around the body that help screen out germs. There are many in the neck, head & behind the ear. At rest these are often 1/4 inch in diameter and may grow to marble sized when reacting to a stimulus. Bug bites, skin conditions or viral infections can increase their size.They should shrink  down to nl size over a few wks.

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Hi my baby is 6 weeks old she has a rash on her face,head and chest for a week now she also has cradle cap is this normal? how do i alleviate it?

A member asked:

My baby keeps scratching his head, sometimes he starches till he bleeds? should i go see a paediatrician or gp? he has cradle cap and/or rash

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Can you get cradle cap from kissing a baby's head ?

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My 2month son got cradle cap onhis head what should i use?

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My 3month has had cradle cap since the first few days, now he only has it at the back of his head. what can i use to remove it?

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Cradle cap is present on my 3-month-old baby's head. can i comb it using a comb?

A member asked:

Son has had cradle cap and it itches all the time/ we wash his hair twice week could this be excema in his head he is 4mths old.

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My daughter is a year old. she has red pustual bumps on her head mostly on the top and in the middle. at first we thought it was cradle cap it isnt.

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Babys head smells (forehead) but theres no peeling or other evidence of cradle cap. what else could it be? can cradle cap smell be present w/out peel

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8 week old son has two lumps on back of head/upper neck. about same distance apart and peasized. cradle cap, eczema, no other symptoms. thoughts?

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