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Anu Salami
You can wash with shampoo and gently comb off.
Treatment depends on diagnosis which can not be made only on history. The child needs to be seen by a Paediatrician or Dermatologist. Kindly see a Paediatrician or Dermatologist for further evaluation and management.
Dr Aina Johnson
Paediatrician
We do not recommend any brand of cream, kindly avoid heavily perfumed products. Use hypoallergenic products like vaseline blue seal without perfume, shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil, sebamed products e.t.c. The chances of allergic reaction is less with such. You can also use the popular products as long as your children does not react to them.
Cradle Cap
Looks like: Waxy pink or orange scales on the scalp. They can be mild or can grow so thick it looks like your baby's wearing a cap. Cradle cap generally shows up in the first month or two but can pop up anytime within your baby's first two years.
What's going on: This is a form of seborrheic dermatitis, which is also responsible for dandruff in adolescents and adults. "The most common cause is a yeast that grows on everybody's skin but prefers to live in greasy areas like the scalp.
Looks like: Waxy pink or orange scales on the scalp. They can be mild or can grow so thick it looks like your baby's wearing a cap. Cradle cap generally shows up in the first month or two but can pop up anytime within your baby's first two years.
What's going on: This is a form of seborrheic dermatitis, which is also responsible for dandruff in adolescents and adults. "The most common cause is a yeast that grows on everybody's skin but prefers to live in greasy areas like the scalp.
Dr. Dara Abiodun
Medical Doctor
Antifungal medications that can be taken by mouth are used to treat ringworm of the scalp. The medications most be prescribed by your doctor. Your child might need to take these medications for six weeks or more.