Cradle cap

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Crusting and white or yellow scales on a baby’s scalp.

Description

Cradle cap is crusting and white or yellow scales on a baby’s scalp. It’s also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis.

Overview

Symptoms are patchy scaling or thick crusts on the scalp, skin flakes and mild inflammation.

Symptoms

Cradle cap usually clears up on its own within a few months. A mild shampoo can help loosen and remove the scales. A medicated shampoo can help in severe cases.

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