If the patch of cradle cap is large and thick, first try softening it by rubbing on warm mineral oil. Next, gently brush with a baby hairbrush. Then use shampoo. Seborrhea on the Face and Body Seborrhea on the face and body gets better if it is washed every day with soap and water. Rest and exercise, especially outdoors, also help.
Sunlight seems to stop growth of the yeast organism that causes affected areas to become inflamed.
If you have seborrhea around your beard and mustache, the problem will often go away if you shave the hair. See your doctor for advice, as some of these preparations have side effects and require a prescription. If you have seborrhea because of an underlying medical problem, the seborrhea may go away when the medical problem is treated. For most people, however, seborrhea is a lifetime problem that can be controlled with good hygiene and by using the right preparation. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone.