DS is 8 months old and has had cradle cap since 3 months. Recently he has disturbed sleep and is scratching/rubbing his scalp like crazy. He also has what looks like eczema on his legs and arms but not sure if that's related in any way.
GP prescribed Epaderm but that doesn't seem to do much for the itch on his limbs. Also told me to put olive oil on scalp, which also doesn't do much for the itch either.
Ear infection has been ruled out though he is teething and have wondered if that could be affecting it all as he has rash on cheeks and chin from saliva . We take him swimming in chlorinated pool once a week - that would affect it too, right? Putting on a barrier cream is what I'll do before his next swim.
Anyone got any success stories for treating cradle cap?
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Anyone have a successful treatment for cradle cap?
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ChocolateMouse · 03/10/2008 14:45
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