How to deal with scabs on baby’s head?

The scabs on the baby's head are also called cradle caps, which are very common. If there are patches of scabs on the baby's scalp, they will fall off like dry dandruff, which is particularly ugly and affects the baby's normal life. You must be careful when handling it. So how should you deal with scabs on a baby's head? I hope you can understand something through this article, let’s take a look!

Although scabs are unsightly, they are harmless. Scabs usually appear in the first few months after a baby is born and will disappear automatically between 6 and 12 months. However, for some babies, the scabs may take several years to fall off.

You may notice similar symptoms around your baby's ears or eyebrows, or even in the armpits and other wrinkles. If these things do not appear on the baby's scalp, it is called "seborrheic dermatitis."

Causes of scabs on baby's head

Currently, we don't know what causes scabs on babies' heads. Some experts believe that the hormones the fetus receives from the mother in the late stages of pregnancy overstimulate the baby's sebaceous glands, causing excessive oil secretion and thus causing scabs. Experts still don't agree on the exact cause of scabs.

What we do know is that scabs are not caused by hygiene or allergies. Scabs are not contagious and will most likely not cause your baby any discomfort at all, however, excessive accumulation of scabs may cause your baby to itch.

How to remove scabs on baby’s head?

You don't actually need to take any special action for this type of scab, but if it bothers you, wash your baby's hair more often and gently brush his scalp with a soft brush or thick towel.

For stubborn scabs, some parents find that applying oil may help. The oil will make it easier for the scab to peel off. If you want to try it, apply a small amount of natural vegetable oil, such as peanut oil, sesame oil or olive oil, to your baby's scalp, wait for about 15 minutes, and then gently comb out the softened scabs with a fine-tooth comb or soft-bristle brush.

Then be sure to wash your baby's hair with a mild baby shampoo, and try to remove the softened and loosened scabs to avoid clogging the pores on the scalp and causing the scabs to stick together. You can use shampoo to gently rub the scabs on your baby's hair for a few minutes, and then rinse it with clean water. This will help remove the scabs more thoroughly.

You also need to be careful when dealing with it. It is best not to deal with it, because after a certain period of time, these things will fall off even if we don’t deal with it, so there is no need to worry at all. When treating your baby, you should also rub something smooth on the baby's head, so that it will be easier to fall off and it won't hurt. Be sure to pay attention.