Cradle Cap: Traditional Homeopathic Supports
Nearly every mother has to deal with cradle cap at some point.
Sometimes it is more involved cradle cap.
Like literally extending to ears and over eyebrows cradle cap.
Yikes.
Here are the homeopathic remedies traditionally associated with WITH cradle cap:
1. Calc Carb
The most common remedy for cradle cap. This type can be very extensive, in even covering the eyebrows. It is commonly yellow, and can bleed if it is picked. Babies needing this are often chubby, pale, have sweaty heads, are delayed in walking, and love eggs.
2. Graphites
When the cradle cap is behind the ears, and also on the eyelids (in addition to being on the head). The head can often feel cold and the hair might stick together. May also have very dry/brittle nails.
3. Kali Sulph
For cradle cap that is very yellow, and very damp feeling. There might be other skin issues present as well. This is also a cell salt.
4. Thuja
If the cradle cap is more white looking rather than yellow (also see: Nat Mur), extending down to the ears and neck. There could be a sweet scent to it.
5. Nat Mur
For white cradle cap (also see: Thuja), on head that is reddish and greasy. Might also be found in the armpits and on the neck. There also may be issues with constipation. This is also a cell salt.
6. Phosphorus
If the cradle cap is causing any hair loss, and the head feels very hot and sweaty. Could be paired with fears of the dark.
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