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The Most Natural Cradle Cap Treatments (and Sebborheic Dermatitis)
Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..
Has your little one been suffering from an ongoing flaky scalp full of crusty and oily patches? Or are you an adult who suffers from this condition, also known as seborrheic dermatitis? You’re not alone, it’s pretty common. Either way, have no fear – we’re here to help you get through the worst cradle cap days.
Although cradle cap is usually not painful and itchy, it can be somewhat uncomfortable for a baby and unsightly in adults. This week, we identify the most natural cradle cap treatments, as well as clothing to help keep sensitive scalps stay protected.
Please keep in mind that although these treatments can relieve eczema, we are in no way medical professionals. If you’re experiencing severe eczema symptoms like fever or an infection, it is best to seek medical advice immediately.
What is Cradle Cap?
Cradle cap also known as scalp eczema usually appears on the scalp of babies. This yellowish, patchy, greasy and often crusty skin rash usually disappears after three months, but it can also be apparent later in life. Normally cradle cap can turn into dandruff, yet it can also form into seborrheic dermatitis – a long-term skin disorder that results in itchy and often inflamed skin on the scalp, face or chest.
Although there is no cure and very little known reason why both these conditions exist, there are several natural remedies for cradle cap and types of clothing that can help protect and naturally treat symptoms.
Natural Remedies for Cradle Cap in Infants
Because little ones who suffer from cradle cap are usually under a year old, the best way to treat cradle cap in infants is opting for a treatment that does not include synthetic (and possibly dangerous) ingredients, but instead uses the most natural soothing ingredients available.
This Organic Manuka Honey Skin Cream is extremely popular for treating both inflamed and extremely dry skin. The combination of both Manuka honey and beeswax offers a thick and nourishing treatment that can penetrate even the thickest of skin. This cream is also anti-inflammatory, which is perfect for cradle cap considering that it is an inflammatory condition.
If your little one’s cradle cap is causing them to scratch their scalp, make sure to check out Emily Skin Soothers Itchy Eczema Soother. This product line was made by an acupuncturist for his infant daughter, so you know it’s made with the safest and most gentle ingredients. The collection of Chinese herbs in this treatment along with an olive oil and beeswax base soothe super dry skin while providing itch relief.
Because cradle cap can be incredible crusty, treating it with both sunflower oil and vitamin E can be extremely beneficial. This Emily Skin Soothers for Severe Diaper Rash includes both these ingredients, as well as different herbs to provide healing for topical bacteria, yeast and fungus.
When bathing your little one, you want to make sure to not dry skin out even more. This Emily Skin Soothers Eczema Soap contains natural, simple Chinese herbs as well as an olive oil base that keeps skin nourished and moisturized. This soap can also double up as a gentle shampoo – which makes it one of our favorite natural remedies for cradle cap in infants.
Baby Clothing for Cradle Cap
Does your little one constantly touch or play with their cradle cap? Are you just tired of seeing flakes fall everywhere? No worries! Try a hat.
Both the GoumiHat and SkintoSkin Baby Hat are great tools in treating cradle cap, especially when combining them with a natural cream or balm. Both these hats can easily be used for both wet and dry therapy (a process that is known to help keep moisture in and soothe the driest of skin!). To learn more about wet wrap therapy, make sure to check out our blog post: Our Eczema Trials – Wet Wrap Therapy. Alternatively, you can check out our blog post about dry wrap therapy here: Our Eczema Trials – Dry Wrapping.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Cradle Cap Treatments for Adults
As mentioned previously, cradle cap can turn into seborrheic dermatitis later in life. Similarly to infants, there are several cradle cap treatments for adults that can be used.
Because most seborrheic dermatitis appears on the scalp similarly to cradle cap, opting for a natural shampoo is a great start to treating your scalp eczema. This Emily Skin Soothers Liquid Soap Soother is extra nourishing and moisturizing, plus it can double up as a shampoo. The Chinese herbs it contains are made for itchy, dry skin, so it’s ideal for scalp eczema and seborrheic dermatitis.
Read More: 4 Ways to Relieve Seborrheic Dermatitis
If your seborrheic dermatitis happens to be inflamed, painful or itchy, make sure to check out this Emily Skin Soothers for Red Eczema Rashes. This treatment is made to calm hot, angry skin, as well as crusty or weeping eczema. It also treats bacteria, yeast, and fungus.
For easy application to your scalp, pop it in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds and apply it to the affected area.
Although there is currently no cure for either cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis, there are several natural cradle cap treatments that can provide natural and safe relief. For chronic conditions as an adult, consider healing from the inside. An elimination diet may be just what you need to find your hidden triggers.
Do you suffer from cradle cap or seborrheic dermatitis?
Let us know what you think are the best natural cradle cap treatments!
Bio: Laura is a contributor and content developer for It’s An Itchy Little World. She is in no way a medical professional. Her comments, suggestions, and reflections are not intended to replace any medical advice. Always seek the help of a medical professional before undertaking any diet or lifestyle changes. Please see It’s An Itchy Little World’s disclaimer for information about affiliate links and more.
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Apr 20, The 5 Most Allergy Prone Destinations In The World
A news article on bt.com has revealed the top 5 places that are the most allergy prone destinations in the world. I have to admit I was surprised by at least 3 of them! 1. Knoxville, Tennessee 2. London, UK 3. Singapore 4. Louisville, Kentucky 5. Australia Most of these places cause problems for allergy sufferers because of pollen. But also mentioned in the report is smog, dust mites and food.
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Machu Picchu, The World’s Most Magnificent Ruin is a Must See Destination in Peru
A visit to Peru just would not be complete without a stop at Machu Picchu. It is one of the world’s greatest ruins of the world and a must see destination for anyone visiting the country.
This awe-inspiring complex sits high atop a mountain in the Andes Mountains. Located at 2500 meters above sea level it is hard to imagine building such a magnificent site in today’s world, let alone hundreds of years ago without the use of modern tools and technology. Remarkably well preserved, it managed to avoid 400 years of looting and destruction. Its location in the mountains hid it from the Spanish Invasion and has given tourists an awesome view ever since being rediscovered in 1911.
This ancient Inca complex is extraordinary. The grounds stand atop a flat peak and its terraced steps plunge down the mountain clinging to the side of its slopes. It is truly a wonder of the world.
There are two ways to get to the ruins. One is to join a trek and hike along the Inca Trail from the Sacred Valley. There are several routes that you can take but you must hire a guide and obtain proper documents. It is a 33 km hike and takes four days to complete. Book your trip well in advance because only 500 hikers are allowed to start the trail each day. During the high season it can be impossible to secure a spot with one of the operators as many people book at least one year ahead of time. Don’t let the low mileage fool you, this is a tough climb making its way up, down and around the mountains, but the pay off is worth it as you emerge onto the grounds of the mystical Machu Picchu.
If you don’t have a lot of time, or if you are not fortunate enough to join a trek on the Inca Trail, don’t worry you can get to Machu Picchu by train as well. Unfortunately tourists cannot take local transport, but you can catch the tourist train from Cuzco or Ollayantaytambo. Prices are the same from either town.
For $ 100 USD you can catch the Vista Dome to Aguas Calientes, the jumping off point to see the ruins. The VIP train has glass ceilings giving you a panoramic view of the Andes. Attendants take great care of you answering your questions and you are served a nice little meal during the ride. On the way back from Machu Picchu you will even have on board entertainment, a fashion show and a chance to shop for traditional Peruvian goods. Once again, it is only a distance of 35 km, but the ride takes over 2 hours so it is nice to have a little distraction.
When you arrive at Aguas Calientes, you can find a place to stay at one of the many hotels. In high season be prepared to pay up to $ 100 for a room. It is a hilly town to walk around with the prime attraction being the hot springs; A perfect place for trekkers to relax their aching muscles after finishing the Inca Trail.
You can buy your admission tickets to Machu Picchu at the Cultural Center in Aguas Calientes for the following day. And after you are settled feel free to walk around the town, checking out the great deals at the market and sampling the local cuisine in the many restaurants. Try some guinea pig if you dare or if you are not feeling up to the challenge, eat a fresh wood oven pizza while you sip on a pitcher of Sangria or Pisco Sours at happy hour.
Buses start making their way up the mountain to the ruins at 5:00 am, so keep it an early night. You want to make sure to rise early if you are traveling at high season. The buses fill up quickly. Plus, by arriving early, you will beat the organized tours that come later in the day as well as the trekkers emerging from the Inca Trail. You will have a far less crowded view of the Ruins and a chance to take better people free photos.
Entering the grounds at dawn is magical experience. As the sun slowly peaks through the rising fog, a grand view appears before your eyes. Surrounded by other taller peaks, Machu Picchu sits like a protected child under their steady watch. Llama’s graze on grassy terraces as you make your way through the maze and the temple complex unfolds before you.
Walk up to the Hut of the Caretaker and you will have the best view of the entire grounds. This is where all of those famous photographs that you see in magazines are taken and you will not be able to resist taking one yourself.
Machu Picchu has had its share of publicity and hype over the years, but luckily for anyone visiting South America’s greatest treasure, it lives up to every legend, myth and story that you have ever heard. There are several famous ruins of the world, but Machu Picchu has by far the most magnificent location of them all.
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The 4 Most Common Types of Eczema
Eczema is a general term used for chronic itchy, dry rashes, while in fact there are about 10 different versions of it. They may each have different characteristics and triggers, but they all stem from the same root cause: the Immune System. Doctors have just recently discovered the nerve pathways that carry an ‘itch’ to the brain, but have not been able to find a true way of curing eczema by conventional medicine.
Atopic Eczema:
Is by far the most general and common form of eczema. It has laid claim to 1-3% of adults and 10-20% of children in industrialized countries. The number of eczema sufferers in the United Stated alone and almost tripled in the past 35 years and is still growing.
As with most all forms of eczema, heredity is a key factor in this “allergic disease”. Families with a history of asthma and hay fever can almost expect there children to have eczema in some shape or form. This itchy rash is particularly noticeable on head and scalp, neck, and the insides of knees and elbows.
Contact Dermatitis:
Here is a second type of eczema that comes in two forms:
1) The allergic type is a result of a delayed reaction to things like poison ivy, poison oak, or some other type of allergen.
2) The irritant form comes from a direct contact of some detergents, shampoos, deodorants, etc…
About 3/4 of contact dermatitis are the ‘irritant’ form. This mainly is do to the work environment. Even doctors that wash there hands all day long are susceptible to this. Changing your brand of soaps and detergents to a non scented / perfumed version will usually be enough to keep this at bay.
Xerotic Eczema:
Also known as ‘winter itch’ – is just a dry skin condition that escalates to the point that it turns into eczema. The dryness in the air of winter time makes it worse, and limbs and trunk are most often affected. This type of eczema will look more like a dry, cracked, river bed. The elderly are far more prone to developing this ailment and is closely related to “Ichthyosis”. 95% of Ichthyosis cases are mild and easily identified as eczema, but the other 5% of patients can have it progress to life threatening levels.
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis:
More commonly known as “cradle cap” in infants, this is sometimes classified as a form of eczema. It causes dry or greasy peeling of the scalp, eyebrows, and face. The condition is more likened to dandruff and usually harmless. You will be able to identify it on infants by the thick, yellow crusty scalp rash. Scientist have been able to attribute this to a lack of Vitamin K and B7 in the diet, making it relatively easy to control.
So that ends our top 4 forms of eczema. As stated right from the beginning, understanding that eczema starts from the inside is critical in getting a handle on this ailment. The creams and lotions will cover up what’s going on deep inside, but a defective immune system combined with a poor diet will keep you scratching for many years to come.
When you get tired of wasting money prescriptions that only temporarily provide solutions for the symptoms, and ready to get your body inline, grab this natural cure for eczema and beat it for good.
Apr 20, The 5 Most Allergy Prone Destinations In The World
A news article on bt.com has revealed the top 5 places that are the most allergy prone destinations in the world. I have to admit I was surprised by at least 3 of them! 1. Knoxville, Tennessee 2. London, UK 3. Singapore 4. Louisville, Kentucky 5. Australia Most of these places cause problems for allergy sufferers because of pollen. But also mentioned in the report is smog, dust mites and food.
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Most Innovative and Environmental Allergy Blog Finalist!
Well wouldn’t you know it, despite having a major blog blip and neglecting my blog for over two months my little baby has managed to make it to the finalists of the Allergy Blog Awards 2017.
I’m so proud 
What Allergy has made it to the final stage of not just one category, but two!
- Most Innovative AND
- Environmental blog
So here they are, in alphabetical order, my competition in the Most Innovative Blog category:
- Gluten Free Alchemist
- Allergy Lifestyle
- Allergy Medical UK
- The Gluten Free Centre
- What Allergy?
AND the Most Environmental Blog category:
- Allergy UK
- Le Coin De Mel
- What Allergy
- Mummy Memories
- My Eczema Tales
I know some of these guys, they’re all amazing bloggers so now I’m off detective stylee to check out what my competition have been up to while I’ve been doing other things, like scratching…
To find out more about the awards you can visit their website: The Allergy Blog Awards 2017
So I get a free ticket to the awards ceremony next year… I am so excited I can’t wait!
Cross your fingers. This is now in the hands of the amazing judges… who will win? Tough competition so it’s hard to call but I’m just so thrilled to get through to the finals.