How to remove the crusts on the baby’s head

Dense adjacent plaques on the scalp after birth appear in almost every baby. Some doctors say that crusts can not be removed, they will fall off spontaneously when bathing, combing. But, to prevent infection under partially exfoliated scales, as well as for better breathing and nutrition of hair follicles, it is better to quickly get rid of the crusts on the baby's head. How to do it? First of all, exclude the reasons for their formation.

Crusting Factors

The reasons contributing to the formation of crusts may be allergies to complementary foods, detergents for the body, head, clothes, diapers. In this case, itching, peeling, rash, redness of certain areas occurs. A baby with allergic dermatitis requires qualified treatment. With such symptoms, it is impossible to get rid of crusts without the permission of a doctor, otherwise you can provoke their infection, strong growth.

The physiological factors causing the appearance of crusts are the immaturity of the child's body and improper care for the baby.

The enhanced functioning of the sebaceous, sweat glands causes the accumulation of dead epithelial cells, gluing them into layered scales, adhering tightly to the hairs and skin. The following reasons contribute to this:

• too warm hat
• very dry air in the room
• insufficiently thorough washing of hairs and scalp
• daily use of soap (shampoos).

There is an imbalance in metabolic processes, a violation of the integrity of the lipid film and the bonding layer of aqueous molecules covering it, protecting the epidermis from drying out.

Prevention

It is not difficult to get rid of the formation of crusts if you apply daily warning actions:

• remove the cap more often to facilitate breathing of the epithelium;
• use harmless soap solutions 1 - 2 times per week;
• moisten the airspace of the room;
• Do not allow the temperature to rise excessively.

Perhaps such simple measures for caring for the baby will lead to the complete disappearance of unwanted scaly plaques.

Pediatrician Tips: Safe Ways to Remove Peel

There is no particular discomfort with plaques formed for reasons not related to allergic and skin diseases. The baby does not show concern, but it is better to carefully remove dense scales periodically. How to get rid of crusts so as not to harm the baby?

Method 1
Combing. Dense formations must first be greased with vegetable olive or sunflower oil sterilized in a water bath, put on a bonnet.

The plaques soften as much as possible after about an hour and a half, after which the head is lathered, and the separated skin can be removed using a frequent scallop with short not sharp teeth, on which a thin layer of cotton wool is put on. The correct scallop movement is from the frontal region back.

More than 2 times combing one area of ​​the skin is not recommended, in order to avoid redness and damage to the delicate structure of the epithelium. After washing, the head is not wiped, but get wet. Repeating the procedure is allowed after 3 to 4 days.

Why is it better to comb the soaped head? The movements become sliding, smooth, the scallop does not scratch the skin, and the scales lag behind faster and without a sharp pulling out of the hairs.

Method 2
Light massage. For an hour - one and a half before the evening swim, you need to grease the crusts with petroleum jelly or other baby oil, cover with a hat.

After peeling off the scales (after 1 hour), the head is slightly soaped with a washing solution of children, then, with gentle massage movements, clean the skin from oil and scales with your fingertips or a soft washcloth in a few seconds. After bathing, carefully comb the hairs, and it is better to try to get rid of the crusts that are not removed gradually during the following procedures, repeating them every 3 to 4 days.

Method 3
Mustella. If the baby has long hair from birth and the skin is covered with dense clusters of scales, he may not like the comb comb method. In the absence of allergies, purchase Mustella shampoo (foam) for quick disposal of crusts. The product is carefully distributed first on the mother’s palm, then on the surface of the baby’s moistened head, they are kept for a couple of minutes, peeling peeled crusts from the skin with smoothing movements of the fingers, thoroughly washed off. After bathing, the hairs are gently combed, the scales crumble themselves.

Important conditions for performing the procedure for getting rid of crusts on the baby’s head: never remove dry plaques, do not scratch them with nails, hard brushes, you can’t touch the baby’s head with your hands not washed. If plaques cover the fontanel area, the movements should be especially light, smooth.

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