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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My dr said to use cortisone 10. Cradle cap is caused by a Bactrial rash. I used the mustella cradle cap wash too  [/quote]

No, cradle cap is NOT caused by a bacterial rash.   [b]Doctors aren't sure whether it's caused by overactive sebaceous glands due to the mom's hormones staying in the baby's body for the first few months or whether it might be a fungal infection due to the mom receiving antibiotics before or after birth, which kill the friendly bacteria that prevent fungal infection. [/b]

In any case, it 's absolutely okay to pick off -- but gently.  Use oil or lotion to soften the cradle cap.  If it's not softened, it could feel like pulling off a scab.  We just used olive oil, then shampooed immediately after.  It took a few days to get it all off, but babies seemed more comfy after it had been removed.   [/quote]

I received no antibiotics before or after birth, and my oldest still got cradle cap. I think my youngest got it too, but milder.

I just gently combed it off outside. After a couple of times it went away.[/quote]

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