Dandruff in infants is usually also called baby head crust. Feature crust: thick scaly yellow oily on the forehead and top of the baby’s head. Yuk, clean for the baby to be beautiful, clean and comfortable!
Newborns are usually still have crust head on his forehead. Crust head or cradle cap, it’s going to peel off his own, becoming thin flakes like dandruff, if it is dry.
This arises due to head crust is still the hormone content of the mother in the baby’s body. Fortunately, the crust is only temporary head, which will disappear by itself as the reduced levels of maternal hormones in the body of the baby. These skin disorders may be continued until your baby aged 8-12 months.
But there is also a good idea if you clean the head of the crust, because in addition to disturbing appearance, the crust will also generate annoying itch and hair growth.
Nursing head crust:
* Prepare the baby oil, a soft bristle brushes, baby shampoo and washcloths. Use only the special baby products.
* Apply oil on a crusty baby’s scalp while gently massaged. Allow approximately 12 hours or overnight diinapkan, for the crust softened and easily cleaned. You can do it when the baby is sleeping.
* Comb your hair using a comb baby soft brush, lifting the crust head apart. Do it slowly and carefully.
* Wash your baby’s hair and scalp with baby shampoo, washcloths, and warm water. Rinse well.
If it turns out there is still a crust on his head, repeat the steps above next day. If necessary, use a range of baby products specifically to address and prevent the crust of the head.
Be careful of infection! When you perform maintenance crust head, be careful. If not, there could be an infection in your baby’s scalp. Do not forcibly remove the head crust when dry, much less done with your fingers because it could hurt the baby’s scalp, as well as pose a risk of infection.
If you encounter any signs of infection, such as rash, red rash, take the child to the doctor. Your doctor may suggest you cut the hair on the scalp, and gave him an antibiotic ointment.