Baby · Skin
Cradle Cap
Gentle, effective ways to soften and clear those crusty scalp patches, without the worry.
Reviewed Apr 2026 by Nadia, PharmD
Common symptoms
- Scalp flakes
- Yellow crusts
- Greasy scales
- Scalp redness
- (No itching)
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Loosen and lift the flakes
Thick, crusty patches on your baby's scalp. Here is how to clear them gently at home.
When it's not budging
Still there after a few weeks of oil and shampoo, only after a clinician has had a look. Antifungal shampoos work but aren't first-line.
Quick guide
When to talk to a pro
- You want help choosing the treatment for your baby's scalp.
- You want help selecting a gentle, fragrance-free baby shampoo.
- You want to know whether an over-the-counter antifungal shampoo is suitable before trying it.
- You want to check whether an ingredient in a product is safe for a newborn's scalp.



