Top Tips – Cradle Cap

So this list of cradle cap treatment tips is compiled from friends, family and some conversations with the chemist and we’re going to start working our way through it from this week to see what is best for us.

Cradle Cap Treatment Tips

1. Comb in Olive Oil before shampoo
2. Comb in Coconut Oil before shampoo
3. Comb in Almond Oil before shampoo
4. Leave oil on overnight
5. Comb in baby oil and leave in before shampoo
6. Comb through with a nit comb to lift the pieces
7. Wash hair frequently
8. Wash hair infrequently – of course no one agrees!
9. Use a medicated shampoo e.g. Dentinox, Capasal
10. Use a gentle but rich non-medicated shampoo
11. Lots of brushing
12. Comb in specialist cradle cap baby oil e.g. Green Baby, Pure Baby
13. Comb in Arachis Oil – peanut derived so avoid if any suspicion of allergy
14. Use essential oils – e.g. lavender, chamomile, burdock, comfrey
15. Brush with a soft toothbrush
16. Apply medicated cradle cap lotion e.g. Metanium
17. Apply natural cradle cap lotion e.g. Burt Bees Calendula Cream
18. Give a multi-vitamin supplement to ensure enough Vitamin B
19. If breastfeeding take a multi-vitamin supplement for mums
20. Mix bicarb of/baking soda into paste and spread on 20 mins before washing
21. Spray on a sage and thyme solution
22. Rub in petroleum jelly and leave overnight
23. Rub in an anti-Eczema cream
24. Apply other anti-eczema products e.g. Oilatum
25. Use products designed for head lice e.g. Hedrin

***NB one note of warning – cradle cap typically characterised by yellow patches of crusty skin, if it inflamed, oozy or itchy or appears anywhere but scalp is probably something else and you should see your GP.s

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