Cradle Cap Treatment Homeopathy Remedies – Gentle Relief for Infants

"Say goodbye to stubborn cradle cap – gentle, safe, and effective homeopathy remedies for fast relief in babies and children."

Cradle Cap is a very common condition in infants, appearing as greasy, scaly patches on the scalp during the first weeks of life. While not harmful, it can be distressing for parents. Removing the scales incorrectly may cause spot bleedings, which can lead to infections.

Homeopathy offers a gentle and effective solution for cradle cap in infants and children. These remedies help loosen and clear scales naturally without causing pain or bleeding. Without treatment, cradle cap may persist for months (or even years), but with the right homeopathic remedies, it usually clears within just a few weeks. These medicines are safe and suitable for both children and adults.

Cradle Cap Homeopathy Remedies by Indications

Renowned homeopathic expert Dr. K.S. Gopi (researcher, academician, practitioner, and author of the bestseller Homeopathy Easy Prescriber) has identified the most effective remedies for cradle cap:

• Antimonium Crudum 30 – Specific remedy for cradle cap with thick, hard, honey-coloured scabs. Helps natural exfoliation and loosens scales.
• Vinca Minor 30 – Best when Antimonium Crudum fails. Scalp shows oozing moisture under crusts.
• Arsenicum Alb 30 – For acrid discharge with intense itching, worse at night and in cold air; improves with warmth.
• Calcarea Carb 30 – For scrofulous children with thick scabs, yellow pus underneath, chalky stools, and cold, damp feet.
• Dulcamara 30 – Thick brown crusts on face and scalp with reddish borders, bleeding when scratched.
• Graphites 30 – Sticky fluid oozes from eruptions, mostly on chin and behind ears. Unhealthy skin prone to infection.
• Lycopodium 30 – Suppurating eruptions with foul odour and thick crusts, deep cracks on the skin.
• Rhus Toxicodendron 30 – Watery vesicles with red borders, violent nighttime itching, swollen neck glands.
• Sepia 30 – Very moist eruptions with constant pus-like discharge. Child may jerk head repeatedly.
• Sulphur 200 – Violent itching, soreness in skin folds, eruptions spread widely. Bleeds after scratching; early morning diarrhea in scrofulous children.

Source: Adapted from Dr. K.S. Gopi’s blog.

Dosage Instructions

Pills: Adults and children 2+ years: Dissolve 4 pills under the tongue, 3 times daily, or as directed by a physician.
Drops: Take 3–4 drops in a teaspoon of water, 2–3 times daily. Always consult a qualified homeopathic physician for correct dosage.

Complementary Care

Best Oil & Shampoo for Cradle Cap: For stubborn scales, the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) recommends using a gentle, non-food-based baby oil to soften the scales before bathing. Follow with a mild, tearless baby shampoo. Explore Baby Oils and check our Cradle Cap External Combo with shampoo and oil enriched with natural herbs like Tulsi, Shikakai, Calendula, and Berberis Aquifolium.

Note: All medicines are available in 2-dram medicated globules or 30 ml dilutions (sealed units).

Tip: For best results, choose the remedy that matches your child’s exact symptoms, or use under the guidance of a doctor.