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Dense adjacent plaques on the hairy area of the head after birth appear in almost every baby. Some doctors say that the crusts can not be removed, they will spontaneously disappear when bathing, combing. But, in order to prevent the infection from getting under partially flaked scales, as well as for better breathing and nourishing of the hair follicles, it is better to get rid of the crusts on the baby’s head as soon as possible. How to do it? First of all, exclude the reasons for their formation.
Factors causing the appearance of crusts
The reasons contributing to the formation of crusts may be an allergy to complementary foods, detergents for the body, head, clothes, diapers. This causes itching, peeling, rash, redness of individual areas. Children with allergic dermatitis require skilled treatment.With such symptoms, it is impossible to get rid of crusts without a doctor's permission, otherwise you can provoke their infection, a strong growth.
The physiological factors responsible for the occurrence of crusts are in the immaturity of the child’s body and improper care of the baby.
The enhanced functioning of the sebaceous, sweat glands causes the accumulation of dead skin cells, gluing them into layered scales, tightly adhering to the hairs and skin. The following reasons contribute to this:
- too warm hat
- very dry air in the room
- insufficient thorough washing of hairs and scalp
- daily use of soap (shampoo).
There is an imbalance of metabolic processes, a violation of the integrity of the lipid film and the binding layer of water molecules covering it, which protect the epidermis from drying out.
Prevention
It is not difficult to get rid of the formation of crusts, if you apply daily preventive actions:
- remove cap often to ease epithelial breathing;
- use harmless soap solutions 1 - 2 times a week;
- humidify the air space of the room;
- Do not allow the ambient temperature to rise above measure.
Perhaps such simple baby care measures will lead to the complete disappearance of unwanted scaly plaques.
Pediatricians' tips: safe ways to remove crusts
There is no particular discomfort in case of plaques formed for reasons not related to allergic and skin diseases. The baby does not show anxiety, but it is better to carefully remove dense scales from time to time. How to get rid of crusts, so as not to harm the baby?
Method 1
Brushing Dense formations must first be lubricated with vegetable olive or sunflower oil, sterilized in a water bath, put on a cap.
The plaques will soften as much as possible in about an hour and a half, after which the head is soaked, and the separated skin can be removed with the help of a frequent comb with short, not sharp teeth, on which a thin layer of cotton wool is put on. The correct order of movement of the scallop is with the frontal area back.
More than 2 times brushing one skin area is not recommended, in order to avoid redness and damage to the delicate structure of the epithelium. After washing, the head is not rubbed, but wet.Repetition of the procedure is allowed in 3 - 4 days.
Why is it better to brush soaped head? The movements become gliding, smooth, the comb does not scratch the skin, and the scales lag behind faster and without sharp pulling of hairs.
Method 2
Light massage. For an hour and a half before the evening bathing, you need to lubricate the crust with vaseline or other baby oil, cover with a cap.
After peeling off the flakes (after 1 hour), they slightly soak the head with the washing baby solution, then with gentle massage movements for a few seconds, peel the skin of oil and scales with the tips of your fingers or a soft washcloth with a sponge. After bathing, gently brush the hairs, and from crusts that have not gone away, it is better to try to get rid of them gradually with the following procedures, sequentially repeating them every 3 to 4 days.
Method 3
Mustella If a baby has long hair and a peel is covered with dense clusters of scales, he may not like combing out the combing method. In the absence of allergies, get baby shampoo (foam) Mustell for quick disposal of crusts. The tool is carefully distributed at the beginning on the palm of mom,then on the surface of the moistened head of the baby, they are kept for a couple of minutes, peeling off the peels from the skin and gently washing them off. After bathing, the hairs are gently combed, the scales fall off on their own.
Important conditions for performing the procedure for getting rid of crusts on the baby’s head: never remove the dry plaques, do not scratch them with nails, hard brushes, do not touch the baby’s head with not washed hands. If plaques cover the fontanel area, movements should be especially light, smooth.
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