Preventing cradle cap

Once the condition has improved, cradle cap can be prevented by frequent hair washing with a mild baby shampoo.

Occasionally, a stronger medicated shampoo may be needed, but only on the advice of a doctor.

Complications

Secondary bacterial or yeast infections, which fortunately are very rare in infants.

Read more:

How to treat cradle cap

How cradle cap is diagnosed

^{Reviewed by Dr Rowan Dunkley, Paediatrician, Red Cross Children’s Hospital, Cape Town February 2015.}