After a baby is born, there will be a thin layer of oil on the skin, which is secreted by epithelial cells and appears yellow white to the naked eye. Over time, this oil will combine with dust and gradually form a layer of milk crust on the surface of the baby's skin. Because milk crusts grow on the scalp, mothers are afraid to clean their babies because they are afraid of touching their fontanelle. Will the baby's milk crust fall off on its own?
Baby's milk crust can fall off on its own after a period of time. After most babies are born, there will be milk crusts on their scalp. Milk crusts are not harmful to the baby's health. If the baby does not feel uncomfortable, parents do not need to deal with them. After a period of time, the milk crusts will fall off on their own.
If parents want to help their baby clean off the milk crusts on their head, they can use glycerin or creosote. First, drop a few drops of glycerin or creosote on the baby's scalp. After the milk crusts become soft, gently wipe them off. Do not use a small comb to comb, because the baby's scalp is very thin and the bones are relatively soft. Using a comb to comb can cause more stimulation to the baby's scalp.
Milk crusts are usually not cleaned thoroughly at once. Parents can use the same method to clean them every time they wash their baby's hair. Generally, after a few days, all the milk crusts can be washed away. If the baby's milk crust is accompanied by eczema, it cannot be cleaned off, but it can gradually alleviate with age.
