The yellow crust on the baby's head appears when the baby is about 3 weeks old, it is also called a "lullaby". If the child has such a nuisance, this is not an excuse to run to the doctor, because with the problem, the caring mother will manage herself, observing the precautionary measures.
Causes of crust on the head of a baby
If the crusts occupy a small part of the head - this is not terrible, since this may indicate an increased secretion of sweat glands of the baby or this may be the result of too frequent shampooing of the head .
If the head is completely covered with crusts that cross over to the face in the forehead and cheeks area, it is still worthwhile to see a doctor, as this may indicate an incorrect care, and the crust on the head of the baby will progress. It is necessary to exclude allergies or atopic dermatitis, and such a diagnosis can only be made by a doctor.
The reason for the crusts on the head in babies is very simple. If the baby is healthy and there are crusts on his head - this is normal. This is explained by the excessive work of the sebaceous glands in the baby, which eventually normalizes. In addition, frequent washing of the baby's head, wearing a warm hat not for the season, improper diet or too warm clothes on the baby - does not in any way affect the stabilization of sweating.
How to comb the crust from the baby's head?
The tender skin of the baby predisposes to the appearance of so-called popular crusts in the baby. When they appear, you can not try to remove them with a rough sharp comb or nail. This procedure can damage the thin skin, leading to inflammation. It is necessary to soften the problem areas with special means, and afterwards start combing out.
After the tray, when the flakes can soften, it is already possible to start the treatment with neat movements against the growth of the hair. The remaining soft seborrheic crusts on the head of the baby will be removed gradually.
Treatment of crusts on the head of a baby
Often, many mothers get rid of crusts on the baby's head. To remove them should be prepared carefully. It is very dangerous to try to rip off the crusts, since this can lead to serious consequences.
It is best to use special oils as a prophylaxis, which do not require removing the crusts of the comb. They soften and fall off themselves during the day. But such funds are expensive, in contrast to children's and vegetable oils, with the help of which, the gneiss is most often removed.
In addition to external influences, it is recommended to revise the baby's diet, and to remove from it potentially allergens - this applies to children who have already introduced complementary foods, because the problem of crusts is not only in newborns.
Crusts on the head of babies - not such a serious problem, as it may seem to parents. If you can not remove gneiss from a baby, it's better to see a doctor, but basically it does not require serious measures and medical care. Treatment should not be forced, as this can be harmful. It is better to conduct procedures in a sparing mode and achieve a result a little later, but without harm to health.