Cradle Cap

Stuart Millar Updated by Stuart Millar

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Dr. Harlan recommends that anyone using SmartLotion® on their child do so with their Pediatrician or Dermatologist's supervision.

The FDA has not officially cleared hydrocortisone for use in children under 2.

Symptoms:

Stubborn scalp scaling that comes and goes from age two months to six months. Often a form of seborrheic dermatitis.

Care:

Under a his or a pediatrician's supervision, Dr. Harlan has the parent of his patient apply a thin, disappearing layer of SmartLotion® 2x per day to the affected area of the scalp, for up to two weeks.

He recommends shampooing daily with a baby shampoo, then alternating each day with a zinc shampoo like Zincon® or Head & Shoulders® zinc.

How did we do?

Atopic Dermatitis/ Eczema (Infants)

Diaper Rash

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