Where do the crusts on the head come from?
In the first months after birth, babies may develop crusts on their scalp. Their scientific name is seborrheic dermatitis. Signs: tight-fitting grayish or yellow-brown scales and crusts. The formation of seborrheic crusts is due to excess sebum, due to which the cells of exfoliated skin stick to the head of the child. Crusts usually occur in infants between the ages of a few weeks and 3 months and may remain on the scalp until the child’s year of age.
How to take care of your baby’s scalp?
As care products, you should choose delicate products suitable for children’s skin. The crusts can be softened, they gradually peel off and pass.
In case of doubt and additional questions, seek the advice of a pediatrician or pediatric dermatologist.
Attention: do not peel off the crusts yourself because of the risk of infection and damage to the baby’s scalp.
Lipikar bathing oil. This product is suitable for washing the scalp of children and babies, including those with crusts. You can gently lather a few drops of oil in your hand, apply to the scalp and rinse with water. Shea butter, which is part of the product, will provide gentle cleansing and soften the skin. The big advantage is that the oil does not irritate or sting the baby’s eyes.