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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Itchy Scalp In An Infant

Hi, my baby is 3 months old now, he has cradle cap since he is one month old, I have been using olive oil to massage his scalp and shampoo it with dentinox, however the cradle cap is still there. His scalp is dry and red now, causing him itchy and rub his scalp very often. Can I apply any moisturizer for an example cetaphill cream on his scalp to help him release itchiness?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.

As per your complain Cradle cap or Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis leads to yellowish and white scales over the scalp..
It is caused due to fungal infection,excessive oily scalp, high hormonal levels,excessive mist climate etc..
Although the exact cause is not known..
I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician or a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to massage the scalp with mineral oil and avoid using olive oil..
You can be advised to use shampoos containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, selenium, zinc, salicylic acid etc..
Keep the scalp dry and clean and do not let moisture to accumulate..
Cool compresses can help in relieving inflammation and itching..
Wash the scalp with a mild shampoo every alternate day..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Itchy Scalp In An Infant

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain Cradle cap or Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis leads to yellowish and white scales over the scalp.. It is caused due to fungal infection,excessive oily scalp, high hormonal levels,excessive mist climate etc.. Although the exact cause is not known.. I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician or a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to massage the scalp with mineral oil and avoid using olive oil.. You can be advised to use shampoos containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, selenium, zinc, salicylic acid etc.. Keep the scalp dry and clean and do not let moisture to accumulate.. Cool compresses can help in relieving inflammation and itching.. Wash the scalp with a mild shampoo every alternate day.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.