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My DD will be four in December and just had a really bad flare up. She always tends to have a few once it gets colder. We were able to clear it up with her regular shampoo. We make sure to really rub/scrape on her skin while washing and rinsing, and then using a thick conditioner on her right away.

I have found we have to be careful with product build up, so I try to focus product on the hair from the middle to the ends.

My 4 year old son occasional gets some. I’ve found that Weleda Calendula Baby hair and body wash works great. I kind of scrub it with my fingers and let it soak for a few minutes and rinse well.

My 5 year old had it too! Head and Shoulders really helped him.

Oooooh we have had years of cradle cap with my 4 year old. I tried literally everything and kind of resolved myself to that was just how his head was or I was going to ask the doctor about prescription shampoo or something. BUT. I randomly found this shampoo on amazon and bought it and it took it away in 2 washes. Not even kidding. I tried every oil, every brush, head and shoulders, adult shampoo and conditioner, less washing, more washing and on and on for his whole life. I do have to comb it occasionally if it builds up and I’m not brushing his hair enough but it softens it so well to just pull it out with a comb. AND it has tea tree oil and smells lovely and I’m hoping that will help ward off head lice now he’s in school:
https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Dandruff-Tea-Tree-Camellia-seed-Dandruff-Shampoo/dp/B07B2MKJHL

I think the shower head rinse is key as well as frequent brushing, which is easier with my sons short hair than a curly haired girl like you said. We wash every other day with this shampoo. Head and shoulders is a BEAST if it accidentally gets in their eyes but it did temporarily work for us. This one seems much more gentle and less chemically.

@Foodnerd81: I also switched to this shampoo and it's helped keep it in check better. But in all honesty I have ultra fine hair that gets oily easily (might be a contributing factor) and have to rotate shampoos before I even burn through a whole bottle (my husband might complain about the shampoo aisle under the sink), but like @muffinsmuffins: mentioned tea tree helps a lot. I'll add a little to any shampoo that I like and it helps combat it.

https://www.ogxbeauty.com/shop/teatree-mint/shampoo-22/

I'd suggest a tea tree shampoo (as did some pp's). I had some dry dry skin after a sunburn on my scalp and it lingered for a while, my hairdresser suggested the tea tree and it was amazing and cooling and really helped.

Because she has curly hair and you're using curl shampoo, you could try an apple cider vinegar rinse. It should remove any buildup that could be irritating her scalp. Just apple cider vinegar mixed with water (1 Tbsp to 1 cup water, I think?).

@Foodnerd81: T/ Gel worked wonder for my son’s cradle cap. I use it now to combat dandruff.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: T-Gel, you just sent me back 20 years! My great grandma used t-gel, and I automatically remembered the smell and spending the night at her house. Thank you

Another vote for Paul Mitchell tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner! It works on my son for cradle cap, daughter for seasonal dry scalp, and me for seborrheic dermatitis. The stuff is AH-MAZING and smells great!

@Foodnerd81: You won't regret it. Also, a tiny bit goes a long way so, for a small child (especially with short hair), the travel size should be sufficient for a while.

@Foodnerd81: I didn't read all the comments so sorry if you've already tried but mixing tea tree oil into regular shampoo can help a lot!

I'm following along and just glad to hear it's not just my 5 year old who still has cradle cap. It was embarrassing to go get him a haircut this fall. We put a bunch of coconut oil in to loosen/comb out the big patches and then used Head and Shoulders for a week. It's still pretty clear two months later. But I will keep the tea tree shampoo in mind in case it comes back this winter.

so I am looking at your old posts a but.. cradle cap (my 5 year old also had forever!) is yeast.. my son also had a lot of behavioral issues.. we treated his year, and he walks a bit of a fine line with diet (but he is SO on board with it) and he is SO much better... we cut sugar (so hard, but it worked) and gave grape seed extract for 6 weeks. good luck!

My 6 yo has it and I massage conditioner in his scalp and then comb when it’s soft.