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sodium lauryl ether sulfate + sodium lauryl ether sulfo-succinate · Medicine question

Should cradle-cap scales be picked off?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. Picking attached scales can damage the skin and increase the risk of infection.

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Dentinox Cradle Cap Treatment Shampooemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 8
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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