Under the hair of the child you see a yellowish-brown crust that looks unsightly, and in addition itchy and inflamed - show the child dermatologist and act on it, and our instructions
Under the hair and on the edge of the baby appeared yellowish-brown scales andbrownThat itch and inflamed? This dairy crust - a typical manifestation of seborrheic dermatitis.
The result of an allergy to cow's milk
Milk crust (gneiss) No wonder so called! Very often it is the result of increased sensitivity to milk the child, especially to cow. If a breastfeeding mother drinks it, cow's milk proteins may well be in the breast.
How can I help you? Adjust your diet.
Scales and crusts on the head in infants: 3 reasons and ways to properly remove / istockphoto.com
If the crust - is a fungus
In young children seborrhea can be caused by the yeast - Malassezia furfur: it feeds on secretions of the sebaceous glands and itself serves as an additional factor sensitization child's body. Similarly, the cause of persistent diaper rash - diathesis, on the centers which "sit" Candida fungi.
How can I help you? it is impossible to comb out the crust - so you run the risk of hurting the children's skin and carry infection. Heavily lubricate the problem areas with olive or any other vegetable oil for 2-3 hours before bathing cap and put on the child. After bathing nacheshite to comb with frequent teeth a bit of cotton wool and gently remove with it a crust. They will remain in the wool.
The reason - seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis may be a prelude to development of atopic dermatitis, in the home called diathesis.
How can I help you? The pediatrician will help adjust food nursing mothers to avoid such developments. If the crust reappear after removal, the doctor will recommend a special shampoo, destroying fungus.
Also you will be interested to read this: how to remove the crusts on the head in infants
