Seborrheic dermatitis , commonly called “cradle cap”, is a common skin disease in babies. Benign, this skin problem appears on the scalp and sometimes on the face. Observed during the first 6 months, seborrheic dermatitis disappears spontaneously most of the time. However, certain early care and daily habits make it easy to treat and limit its development. Our experts at Laboratoires Téane will guide you to recognize cradle cap in infants and choose the appropriate care. Discover our organic and 100% natural cosmetics, certified organic baby products such as our Multi-care Oil as well as our very gentle cleansing product.
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
Better known as cradle cap , seborrheic dermatitis refers to a skin disease regularly observed in infants. The cause is excess sebum on the scalp which promotes the proliferation of a yeast naturally present in our body: Malassezia Furfur . It is its development in number which causes an inflammatory reaction and leads to the appearance of white or yellow fatty plaques. These scales therefore have no link with milk and are not the result of poor hygiene.
This skin problem generally appears in the first 6 months of an infant's life. Although the appearance of these crusted patches sometimes distresses young parents, seborrheic dermatitis is benign and does not cause any discomfort in the baby.
In rare cases, cradle cap can develop into extensive seborrheic dermatitis in infants . A more serious form called Leiner-Moussous disease . In this case, cradle cap spreads over several parts of the body at the baby's bottom and folds of the skin (armpits, neck, knees, etc.). They then look like red lesions which cause discomfort in the little one.
This is why it is important to treat seborrheic dermatitis as soon as it appears and to adopt the right actions.
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How to treat seborrheic dermatitis?
If seborrheic dermatitis disappears naturally over time, certain actions can be used to treat it quickly. Here are our tips for treating and limiting cradle cap in infants :
- Above all, do not scratch the scabs dry with your nails as this risks aggravating the situation.
- Wash your baby's scalp with a gentle cleansing treatment and rinse with clean water
- Brush your little one's hair with a soft-bristle brush every day and gently
- Massage your baby's head with an oil such as Organic Multi-care Oil from Laboratoires Téane to soften the scabs a few hours before taking the bath
It is essential to perform these actions regularly to see rapid results. When the treatments begin to work, we observe a gradual peeling off of the scabs then red patches which will subsequently turn pale.
If these little rituals help prevent and treat seborrheic dermatitis, they also offer you beautiful, special moments with your baby.
What are the natural treatments to treat cradle cap?
Seborrheic dermatitis remains a very common skin problem in infants. Although often mild and without after-effects, it has an unsightly side that may displease some parents. As babies' skin is very fragile, natural, healthy and irritation-free treatments should be used.
This is why Téane Laboratories work to develop cosmetics that respect babies' skin in a gentle and natural way. Discover our 2 products perfectly suited to the natural treatment of seborrheic dermatitis:
- La Douceur Lavante : a certified organic cleansing gel that offers gentle cleansing of the hair and body. Developed without soap or irritant, it cleans your baby's scalp while preserving its hydration.
- Multi- care oil : also certified organic and 100% natural, our oil nourishes, protects and softens your baby's scalp. Composed of camellia, viamerin and sunflower oil, it helps to reduce cradle cap by leaving a protective film.
Seborrheic dermatitis is therefore a common manifestation of the skin of infants. Mostly without consequences, these cradle caps do not bother the baby. However, parents like to take care of their little ones and find natural treatments to be an effective and safe solution. Another little tip to fight against cradle cap : breast milk . A 100% natural remedy that offers beautiful results!
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