Ayurvedic Treatment for Cradle Cap is based on the treatment principle of Darunaka explained in classical textbooks like Charak Samhita, Susrutha Samhita, and Ashtanga hrudaya. Cradle cap is the oily scaly patches on a baby’s scalp. Cradle cap may occur as a result of excessive oil production by skin glands surrounding hair follicles.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- CAUSES OF CRADLE CAP
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CRADLE CAP
- DIAGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
- TREATMENTS FOR CRADLE CAP
- PROGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
- COMPLICATIONS OF CRADLE CAP
- CRADLE CAP AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF CRADLE CAP
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF CRADLE CAP
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
- AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR CRADLE CAP
- HOME REMEDIES FOR CRADLE CAP
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR CRADLE CAP
- YOGA FOR CRADLE CAP
- RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CRADLE CAP
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- Patchy scaling on the scalp
- Non-itchy patches
- Skin flakes
- Thick crusts on the scalp
- Oily or dry flaky white or yellow scales
CAUSES OF CRADLE CAP
- Overactive sebaceous glands
- Fungal infections
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF CRADLE CAP
Overactive sebaceous glands produce too much sebum, and this could prevent the old skin cells from drying and falling off the scalp. Instead, they stick to the scalp and finally cradle cap manifested.
DIAGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
Cradle cap is diagnosed by the proper inspection of the scalp.
TREATMENTS OF CRADLE CAP
- Cradle cap usually doesn’t require medical treatment because it is self-limiting
- Wash hair once a day with mild baby shampoo.
- Oil application on the scalp before shampooing.
PROGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
Babies with seborrheic dermatitis are usually well and the condition should get better on its own or with treatment.
COMPLICATIONS OF CRADLE CAP
- The affected area may spread to the face.
- The baby may develop a fungal infection.
CRADLE CAP AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, cradle cap can be managed based on the treatment of darunaka.
- In darunaka or dandruff itching also present along with scaly lesions.
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF CRADLE CAP
- Vata and kapha dosha vitiation
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- Scaly lesions on the scalp
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF CRADLE CAP
Due to the causative factors, vata and kapha dosha becomes vitiated and dries up the skin. The dried skin of the scalp becomes to fall in small pieces.
LAKSHANA – AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CRADLE CAP
- Non-itchy scaly lesions on the scalp skin
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF CRADLE CAP
- Prognosis is Sadhya – curable
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
- Brahmi ghrita
- Rajanyadi Churna
- Ashta Churna
- Gorochanadi Gulika
- Gopeechandanadi Gulika
- Vilwadi Gulika
- Sonithamrutham Kashayam
- Nimbadi Churna
- Eladi Churna
- Dinesavalyadi Tailam
- Brihat Dantapala Tailam
AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
- Siro abhyanga – oil massage on the scalp
- Takra Dhara
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES TREATMENT FOR CRADLE CAP
Ayurvedic medicines for Internal administration for CRADLE CAP
- Brahmi ghrita
- Rajanyadi Churna
- Ashta Churna
- Gorochanadi Gulika
- Gopeechandanadi Gulika
- Vilwadi Gulika
- Sonithamrutham Kashayam
- Nimbadi Churna
- Eladi Churna
- Dinesavalyadi Tailam
- Brihat Dantapala Tailam
HOME REMEDIES FOR CRADLE CAP
- Gently rub the scalp with a wet cloth to loosen the scales.
- Wash hair with mild baby shampoo.
- Apply a thin paste of neem leaves over the scalp.
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR CRADLE CAP
- Intake of proper amounts of fluids
- Oil massage before shampooing
RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CRADLE CAP
- Clinical evaluation of ankoladi taila in the management of seborrheic dermatitis