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Is Cradle Cap Contagious?

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Is cradle cap contagious?

Cradle cap is not contagious and is not caused by poor hygiene. For the most part, children outgrow this condition by age three. It doesn’t develop into full-blown seborrheic dermatitis either as a teenager or during adulthood.

Seborrheic dermatitis – also known as cradle cap in infants – is a chronic form of the condition known as eczema. It typically appears where there are a number of glands that produce oil. These areas include the nose, scalp, and upper back.

What Causes Cradle Cap?

Scientists don’t know the precise cause of seborrheic dermatitis. It is widely believed that genes and hormones are a factor in their formation. A number of microorganisms commonly found on the skin are believed to contribute to the development of seborrheic dermatitis.

How Parents Can Treat Cradle Cap

Cradle cap is most common in babies who are less than three months old. When treating cradle cap, treatment generally focuses on loosening and removing scales on the scalp. Sometimes a topical antifungal cream or a medicated shampoo can also help manage symptoms.

You should alert your pediatrician if you notice your child scratching their scalp in the area where yellowish, crusty scales are situated, .

The main issue with cradle cap is the oil produced by sebaceous glands and hair follicles, and people who are afflicted by this condition generally produce too much sebum, which is natural skin oil. After this excessive oil production, it’s very easy for yeast to grow excessively in the sebum, often in tandem with bacteria, to worsen the dermatitis situation.

It’s not a dangerous condition and treatment for it is very easily administered. With a little bit of care and persistence, almost any case of cradle cap can be managed effectively.

The Bean-B-Clean Brush Helps with Cradle Cap

The Bean-b-Clean cradle cap brush was created to help infants who are bothered by cradle cap. Our product gently massages the scalp to help loosen and remove scales and to reduce inflammation that might be troubling your infant.

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February 17, 2021
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