Hats

Addam asked:


One of the many neonatal diseases that occur a few days or months after the birth of the baby is cradle cap. It is a different type of disease as it does not cause any harm to the baby. It also does not irritate the baby. This, however, does not mean that the skin condition should be left alone without paying any attention. Rather, it should be taken care of well so that it remains well within control.

The main aim of the parents who have babies suffering from cradle cap should be to manage it well. Since it is a harmless disease and generally vanishes within a few months or years, no serious medical treatment is required for it. So, parents should take care of the fact that the disease is not taking any ugly turn. This can be done very easily without undertaking any rigorous treatment process.

There are so many ways of managing cradle cap. Oil can be a good choice. Any kind of oil, vegetable or chemical can be used profusely on the affected area and left overnight. It is not necessary that the oil should be used only at night. It can be used at any convenient time and left for some hours. When the scales become enough oily, something soft can be used to brush them away. But this must be done with utmost care without disturbing the affected area.

In order to keep cradle cap within control, shampoo is also made use of. A good proportion of shampoo and water is used to wash off the scales thereby to keep the area clean. Paste made of homely herbs is yet another treatment for the disease. However, cradle cap can be managed without taking any trouble by using the commercial lotions. A lot of companies are there that make lotions to be used for this purpose.



DWAYNE

Kim Erickson asked:


Hair care should be an important part of your baby’s regular care regime regardless of the amount of hair. By the sixth month in the womb your baby has already developed hair follicles however the amount of hair present at birth varies greatly from baby to baby. It is perfectly normal to see babies with what appears to be a full head of thick hair while others appear to be completely bald.

Generally babies are born with a small amount of soft fuzzy hair known as downy hair. The hair will begin to shed in the first few months and be replace with a thicker courser hair that will be closer to the baby natural hair. Regardless of the amount of hair or lack of hair it is important to begin a cleaning routine, twice a week is appropriate for infants. Not only is it important to keep the scalp clean and healthy but it is also important to get your baby comfortable with the act of shampooing for when it becomes necessary.

Many parents become alarmed by the appearance of oily yellow scales on their baby’s scalp which may be accompanied with a general redness. It also may look like dandruff or dry crusting patches. This is commonly known as cradle cap, when it appears on other areas of your baby’s body such as the face, behind the ears or diaper area it is called Seborrheic dermatitis. Cradle cap is very common and is believed to be caused by maternal hormones circulating in the baby’s blood stream which cause the baby’s oil glands to over produce. This is not completely agreed upon as many professionals believe the cause is not known.

What is agreed upon however is that cradle cap is not harmful or contagious. In most cases cradle cap will simply disappear on its own usually before your baby is a year old, however there are some steps that can be taken to help the process along.

For cradle cap on the scalp it is necessary to shampoo on a daily basis with a mild shampoo or soap while scales are present. Always rinse thoroughly. If the scales do not wash off when a gentle rubbing action it may be necessary to apply mineral oil to your baby scalp prior to bathing to soften them up. After the scales have disappeared the recommended twice a week is sufficient.

It is also suggested that you gently massage your baby’s scalp to improve the circulation as well as loosen the scales. This can be done with your finger tips (no scratching) or a soft brush. Gentle is the key. This can be done several times throughout the day until the cradle cap disappears.

Generally cradle cap goes away on its own within a few months and should not cause your baby any discomfort however if you are concerned see your physician, they will be able to give a lotion to help the process along. If cradle cap appears on other areas of your baby’s body or if your baby seems to be trying to itch, then it is always recommended you consult with your physician.



ANTWAN

Addam asked:


cradle cap generally occurs on the head of a baby. The areas that are most prone to the disease are the top of the head, the area along with eyebrows, eyelids etc. And different affected areas have different means of treatment. When the disease occurs along the eyelids, the typical medical advice is to use diluted baby shampoo on a cotton swab to cleanse the affected area.

There is no certainty with regard to the proportion of dilution. It may range from a few drops to half cup warm water or even it may be a fifty/fifty mix. Though no specific studies have been made on the efficacy or safety of this treatment, it has been found fruitful in treating cradle cap. However, it cannot be ignored that there is problems in using shampoo in the affected area. Shampoo contains a detergent that is supposed to cause harm to the baby.

Generally, when comparing soap and baby shampoo to commercial eyelid scrubs, parents strongly preferred not to put soap or shampoo on the affected area. Baking soda has also been recommended is a means of treating cradle cap when it occurs near eyelids. A teaspoonful of soda can be added to a cup of boiled water and applied on the place. It is a popular method of treating the skin condition.

Whatever may be the method of treating cradle cap, it must be kept in mind that the disease is not an infectious one and there is no chance that it would take a bad turn and cause harm to the baby or contaminate those who come near to it. The disease may get well automatically but in between it should be managed properly. Parents should ensure that they take measures to keep the disease under control by being careful.



PETE

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Sun allergies can be a dangerous reaction to the sun especially when many people who suffer from sun allergies don’t even know they have it. Sun allergies can resemble sunburn. This is why many people don’t even realize that they are allergic to sunlight. This is commonly called photosensitivity.

There are some things to look for, though. If you are outside for only a few minutes and already notice redness to exposed parts of your body, you want to be careful when outdoors. Try to cover up these parts of the body by wearing loose, light fitting clothing, a hat and staying in the shade. Some of the more common places are the hands, forearms, legs and back of the neck. The rashes could be itchy or burning and last for a few days. It can go away by itself, or you may need to see a doctor. Treatments for sun allergies range from oral beta-carotene to topical creams. Some more severe cases can include blisters or hives over the body. You should be especially careful if you develop these symptoms on parts of the body that were clothed, like your chest and back.

A doctor may perform some more serious tests such as a biopsy or blood test to rule out any other problems. There are also medications and lotions that can make the skin more susceptible to sun allergies. Read the label of all products to be safe.

There is a difference between sunburn and sun allergies. Sunburns occur when the body’s protective skin pigment can’t protect the skin well enough from ultraviolet light. When you have an allergy to sunlight, your body’s immune system reacts against it. This is what causes the breakout on your skin.

To avoid sun allergies, just a follow a few simple tips:

1. Don’t go outside during peak sunlight hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Your body will have a quicker reaction at this time of day.

2. Don’t deliberately sunbathe, even in tanning beds. Those with sun allergies won’t be happy with the results.

3. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outdoors. Apply it every two hours, after swimming and working out.

4. Dress properly. Wear light clothing, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

Remember, even if you do not suffer from sun allergies, you should always be safe while outdoors. You can get skin cancer and wrinkles from over exposure to the sun. Wear sunscreen and don’t stay outside during peak sunlight hours longer than you have to.



HERIBERTO

Addam asked:


If the cause of a disease is known then it becomes easy to cure it. That is why whenever any new disease breaks out, scientists zero in on finding out the real cause behind it. But they do not do so for all kind of diseases. Particularly, if it is a harmful one then time is not wasted on it. It is because of this the actual cause behind cradle cap is not found out yet; nor does it hamper the treatment of the disease.

As per research made so far, the reason behind cradle cap is found out to be the overactive sebaceous glands in the skin of a neonate. This is due to the fact that mother’s hormone still works in the baby’s circulation. The glands release a greasy substance that old skin cells attach to the scalp as they try to dry up and fall off. Some specialists also opine that it may have something to do with skin yeast.

Pityrosporum ovale or Malassezia furfur as it is renamed is the yeast thought to be the cause behind cradle cap. Some other practitioners held the baby’s immature digestive system responsible for the disease. They think that the system fails to absorb sufficient biotin and other vitamins of the B-complex group. As no extensive research has been made in this field, there is difference of opinion as to the cause of the disease.

As mentioned above, there are some diseases that can be cured without much effort. To cure them fully, it is not necessary to know the exact cause behind it. Cradle cap is one such disease. It does not require any serious treatment to be cured. Even, if it is managed properly then it will vanish in course of time. Thus, cradle cap is a harmless skin condition easily curable. So, no extensive research is made on its cause.



KENNETH

Addam asked:


If your little neonate has a skin condition, particularly on her head, that is scaly, greasy and crusty then do not give way to despair. It is a rather common neonatal disease found generally among the babies of two to three months of age. Known as cradle cap, it is a harmless disease and easily curable as well. Sometimes it can be cured without any medical treatment even. Sometimes, it may need little medicaments.

Though cradle cap generally appears on the head, around the eyebrows and near the ears, it can appear on other parts of the body. In rare cases, it starts stretching from one part of the body to the other. But in no way it is an infectious disease; so, there is no chance that it would contaminate all those who may come near to the effected baby. It is not irritating; it does not disturb the baby in any way.

Yet, it is not recommendable to leave the disease alone. After all, the affected area does not look good. The crusty place together with the greasy scales makes a somehow ugly look. Hence, even if you do not take suggestion from any expert, you should be careful enough to manage the skin condition successfully. It is rather easy to manage to cradle cap. Along with a number of commercial lotions, there are homely remedies for it.

Commercial lotions are by far the best means of managing cradle cap. These lotions are made by taking the suggestions from the experts and they are targeted to cure the skin condition. By using lotion of any reputed brand, you can easily keep cradle cap under control. If you do not like the idea of using the commercial options, you can use homely remedies like shampoo, oils and pastes of natural herbs to manage the disease.



ANDREW

Addam asked:


After a few days or months of the birth of a baby, she develops some or the other symptoms that are the indication of some diseases, both harmful and harmless. These are called neonatal diseases and can be cured easily, sometimes without any serious medical treatment. Cradle cap is one such childhood disease commonly occurs after two to three months after the birth of a baby.

When the part of skin is covered with rashes that are scaly, crusty and greasy then this condition is called seborrheic dermatitis in the terminology of medicine. However, in layman language, it is called cradle cap, crusta lacteal, milk crust, honeycomb disease etc. Though the affected area does not look good, this skin condition is not harmful. It does not irritate the baby and does not pose any threat to her health.

The reason behind cradle cap has not been discovered yet. This is probably because the disease is not harmful and vanishes automatically in course of time even without any serious medical treatment. However, the little research made to find out the causes behind cradle cap came out with different results. Some of the specialists opine that it is caused by the sebaceous glands in the skin of the baby. The reason why these glands are responsible is that the mother’s hormones still work in the baby’s circulation and the glands release a greasy substance.

This greasy substance make the old skin cells remain attach to the scalp when they try to dry and fall off. Others opine that cradle cap is caused by Malassezia furfur, a kind of skin yeasts. Specialists connected with nutritional orientation opine that it has something to do with immature digestive system of the baby. Whatever may be the case, the disease is not harmful and a little carefulness will suffice to keep it under control.



ALI

Addam asked:


Scientists have lots of critical diseases to make extensive research on. Hence, they do not give that much of importance to the harmless diseases like cradle cap. It is a neonatal disease generally seen among the kids of two to three months of age. Unless it takes any ugly turn and if it is taken care of well, this skin condition may vanish within a few months. And for this no serious medical treatment will be required.

However, be it harmless or not, no neonatal disease should be left neglected. Cradle cap may not be an infectious disease but it has all the chance to spread to the other parts of the body. And if anything else does not happen, the effected area may become ugly to look at if not managed well. Even, it may start irritating the baby, though generally it is not an irritating disease.

With a lot of ways and means to take good care of cradle cap, it does not make any sense to leave the disease neglected. Some very easily applicable methods are there to keep the skin condition well within control. Lot of medicine companies are there that makes lotions to be applied to the affected area. Some of them are really effective and highly helpful in keeping the disease under control. It is very easy to use these lotions.

If you are not in favour of using the lotions made for commercial purpose, you can employ the homely methods. For example, you can use shampoo to cleanse the area and keep it clean. Then you can put some oil to make the scales greasy. Once the scales get greasy, you can brush them off with something soft. There is also purely natural remedy for cradle cap. You can make paste of homely herbs and apply them on the affected area.



ADOLFO

Addam asked:


One of the commonest neonatal diseases that are seen in case of almost half of the babies is cradle cap. It is marked by crusty, scaly, greasy spots. It generally occurs after two to three months of the birth of the baby and is prominent around the ear, the eyebrows and the eyelids. In some cases, it also occurs in the other part of the body. It is not infectious and do not irritate the baby.

In most of the cases, cradle cap remains mild and does not take any serious turn. However, there is every possibility that the skin condition may take an ugly turn, if it is not taken care of properly and left unnoticed. With a number of easy and cheap remedies available, it is not at all necessary for parents to be worried about treating the disease. In addition to the commercial lotions, some easy homely remedy is also there for it.

Oil can be a good means of curing cradle cap. Any kind of oil (vegetable or chemical) can be used profusely on the affected area and left for a few hours. After some hours, when the scales become greasy, one can brush them off something very soft. While brushing off the oily scales, special care should be taken so that the scales may go away but the affected area is not disturbed.

Apart from oil, there is another very easy remedy for cradle cap in the form of shampoo. Some mild shampoo can be mixed with water in good proportion and used to wash the affected area. Special care is necessary in this case also as using shampoo that has hard detergent in it may cause harm to the disease. Without taking the trouble of curing the disease in this way, commercial lotions can be used to control and cure it easily.



BENNIE

Addam asked:


It is not at all necessary to be worried about cradle cap as it is simply a skin condition and in no way a harmful disease. Parents and relatives show their concern for the disease mainly because they are frightened by the look of it and secondly, they love the child so much so that they do not like to see any unwanted on spot on its body. But specialists are always in favour of taking the disease lightly.

Very often it is see that cradle cap vanishes automatically without any treatment even. Sometimes it takes only a few months for the skin condition to vanish while sometimes it may take as long as two years for the skin condition to be cured fully. In between, what is necessary for parents or caretakers is to manage the disease properly. Some very easy methods are enough to keep it well under control.

In some cases, dermatologists suggest the use of oils for keeping cradle cap under control. Any kind of oil, vegetable or chemical, can be used liberally on the affected area and then left for quite a few hours. When the oil is soaked well by the scales, they can be removed by using something very soft. In this case, parents should be extra careful as, using something hard or brushing off the oily scales carelessly, can worsen the condition and cause harm to the baby.

There are lots of other ways of treating cradle cap. Using shampoo is one of the most frequently applied methods. Parents can use mild shampoo, those that are especially manufactured for babies, on the affected area and wash it off gently. Apart from shampoo and oil, the other ways that are effective in curing cradle cap include the use of homely remedies like tea tree oil, aloe and paste made of other homely herbs.



WILFREDO