Talk:Cradle cap

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[edit] Is Malassezia infestation a iatrogenic problem?

The Swedish study with borage oil showed success with eliminating cradle cap; so did the early studies with biotin or vitamin B-complex. As Dr Gupta says in the recent recap of infantile seborrheic dermatitis, this casts some doubt on the Malassezia theory.

Since the most common medical advice is to use baby shampoos (many of which contain eczemagenic irritants), oils and brushing, without any supporting evidence from well-designed studies, or any studies for that matter, is it conceivable that the persistence or worsening of this condition due to Malassezia was brought about through advice that compromises the skin barrier function and provides a friendly environment for yeasts? V.B. 18:29, 5 November 2006 (UTC)V.B.

Reference: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology Volume 18 Page 13 - January 2004 Seborrheic dermatitis AK Gupta, R Bluhm

many people have had cradle cap when they where bron so it is nothing to worry about.... so be easy

Many people do, and many suffer for months, and years. Once this condition becomes chronic, it's nothing to sneeze at. V.B. (talk) 21:14, 18 January 2008 (UTC)