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)

What pharmacists reach for

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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.

The 3-Step Cradle Cap System by Frida baby
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Frida baby · Device

Device

$24.99

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Mustela · 40 mL

Pharmacy essential

$16.49

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.

Head and Shoulders Shampoo
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Head and Shoulders · 90 mL

DIN

$3.99

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.
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