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Your Baby Today: New Baby, New Mom: Expert Q&A: Pediatrics
By Lillian M. Beard, M.D. for Your Baby Today
Lillian M. Beard, M.D, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
is an associate clinical professor at the George Washington University
School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, D.C. She is
a frequent guest expert and spokesperson on national television programs,
discussing issues related to children's health. Dr. Beard practices
pediatrics in Washington, D.C.
Q: My 3-month-old has flaky skin on her scalp.
How should I treat it?
A: This condition is quite common in infants because their
scalps are in a continuing state of exfoliation (shedding). Usually
using a mild baby shampoo and massaging the scalp with a soft baby
brush, then rinsing the hair and scalp well, every few days, will
clear the unsightly flakes. If the flakes are yellow and waxy, your
baby may have cradle cap, a form of seborrheic dermatitis, which
if left untreated may cause loss of hair. If you suspect cradle
cap, check with your baby's doctor who may recommend an antibacterial
skin scalp cleanser to treat that benign, but annoying condition.
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