Cradle cap, also called seborrhea, is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on an infant's scalp that is caused by a buildup of normal oils on the skin. Cradle cap is common in babies and usually responds to home treatment.
Author:Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Medical Review:William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
Last Updated: 07/03/2007
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