Everything You Need to Know About Using a Cradle Cap Brush

Most people think of cradle cap as something that affects infants (baby cradle cap), but in reality, adults can get cradle cap too. Though it can be uncomfortable, cradle cap isn’t too serious and is usually treatable at home with natural and over-the-counter remedies.

Here, we’ll cover what cradle cap is and how to use a cradle cap brush to combat the flakes and scaly patches.

What is Cradle Cap?

Simply put, cradle cap is a skin condition that causes redness, white or yellow scaly patches on the skin, and dandruff on the scalp. Though it most commonly occurs on the scalp, you may also notice these symptoms on your eyebrows, nose, back, chest, and ears.

In adults, cradle cap is more commonly referred to as seborrheic dermatitis. And though it can be uncomfortable and possibly embarrassing, treating cradle cap at home isn’t difficult.

How To Use a Cradle Cap Brush

If you’re experiencing cradle cap, you may be wondering, “is it OK to brush out cradle cap?” The answer is yes, it’s ok to brush cradle cap, as long as you go about it gently. Depending on how intense your cradle cap is, you may want to use a brush to help alleviate your symptoms. And finding the best brush for cradle cap is simple – a soft-bristled brush designed for babies can usually do the trick.

Using a cradle cap brush is easy. While you’re in the shower, shampoo your hair. Then, while your hair is still wet, you can use the cradle cap brush to gently massage the scalp and comb any loose flakes or dry skin away.

Whether or not you want to use a brush is up to you. One pro of doing so is you can more easily remove the loose flakes which may be causing itchiness or tempt you to pick at them. Always avoid picking at the larger flakes which don’t easily come out when brushing – leave them to heal as they are supposed to.

On the other hand, one potential con of using a brush is it adds another step to your routine, while washing your hair or using essential oils to moisturize your hair and scalp may be easier to incorporate.

At the end of the day though, using a brush for cradle cap is a pretty easy and inexpensive way to help alleviate some of your symptoms. The difference between before and after a cradle cap brush can mean alleviated itchiness and more confidence in your skin.

How Do You Get Rid of Cradle Cap Without a Brush?

If you decide that you don’t want to use a brush for cradle cap, there are tons of other great, natural options to help you treat your symptoms. For mild cases, you can usually treat cradle cap at home yourself with dandruff or antifungal shampoos.

You can also apply coconut oil or other natural moisturizers to your scalp to hydrate the skin and hair, which can help alleviate symptoms as well. Just be careful to use appropriate kinds and amounts – some natural remedies are not all they’re cracked up to be.

If over-the-counter options aren’t working for you, check with your healthcare provider about prescription medications and shampoos, especially those which have the helpful active ingredient pyrithione zinc.

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Dr. Eddie Valenzuela is an award winning pediatrician and the founder and CEO of Pediatric Solutions, LLC.

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