Generally, cradle cap does not need to be treated medically. If the condition is resistant to treatment or it starts spreading, however, an over-the-counter dandruff shampoo may be used once per day
Most remedies for cradle cap can be applied directly to the oily patches on the skin. Tannins, for example, can help to slow down oil production, as well as clear away the cradle cap.
It is a crust yellow scaly patches on head or other parts of the body. My 5 month old has it pretty severe and we have been advised by her doctor to treat it with a shampoo called Capex (...
The attention of a physician may be required if there is numbness, reduced feeling, or severe pain. Occasionally, an orthopedist may have to perform surgery to correct toe deformities