Dandruff in Babies

Dandruff in Babies

Here are some key points about dandruff. More detail is the main article.

Dandruff is a common condition, but it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.

It is not related to hygiene, but washing and brushing the hair can help remove old skin flakes.

Risk factors include having certain skin or medical conditions and the use of inappropriate hair products.

Various treatments are available over the counter, but more severe cases should be seen by a doctor.

Cradle cap is a kind of dandruff that affects newborns and young infants.

Newborns and young infants often have a kind of dandruff known as cradle cap. There will be yellow, greasy, scaly patches on the scalp.

It often appears within the first 2 months after birth and lasts a few weeks or months.

Gently washing with baby shampoo and applying baby oil can help prevent the scales from building up.

If there are signs of skin cracking or infection, if itching, swelling or bleeding occur, or if it spreads to other parts of the body, it is important to see a doctor.

New solutions for dandruff?

Research into ways to help people with psoriasis and other skin conditions is ongoing.

Green tea has shown potential for the treatment of dandruff and psoriasis, according to research published in 2012. Researchers believe a special formulation that can penetrate the skin's waterproof barrier will combat excessive cell growth, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

A study carried out by European researchers has suggested that the addition of llama antibodies to shampoo could be a new strategy for fighting dandruff.

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