Cradle Cap Overview

Cradle Cap

Cradle cap, the common term for child seborrheic dermatitis, causes scaly patches on the scalp of the baby. Though cradle cap is not serious, can cause scaly bark thick and white or yellow.

Cradle cap usually disappears by itself within a few months. Self-care measures, such as brushing the scalp of the child with a mild shampoo on a daily basis, can help loosen and remove the cradle cap scales. If cradle cap persists or seems severe, your doctor may suggest medicated shampoo, lotion or other treatment.