A baby with cradle cap will have slightly red scaly or crusty yellow patches on the scalp. It may also start on the face or diaper area and spread to other parts of the body. Seborrheic dermatitis might look uncomfortable or irritating to the skin. But it usually isn't itchy and doesn't seem to bother infants.
The exact cause of cradle cap isn't known. It's likely due to a combination of things. Too much skin oil sebum in the oil glands and hair follicles and a type of yeast found on the skin called Malassezia may play roles in the development of seborrheic dermatitis. Health care professionals can diagnose cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis by the way the skin looks and where the rash is.
Dead skin cells normally fall off. The extra oil causes these cells to "stick" to the skin. These cells form yellow crusts and scales on the scalp. Bellevue Everett Federal Way Seattle. Should your child see a doctor? Skip to content Skip to navigation. About cradle cap Cradle cap is the oily, yellow, scaly crusts babies often get on their scalps and sometimes on their torsos and in their body folds.
Does my child need to see a doctor about cradle cap? The skin underneath or around the crustiness is inflamed or weeping. Your baby has a spreading rash in the affected areas. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Cradle cap on light skin Open pop-up dialog box Close. Cradle cap on light skin Cradle cap is characterized by scaly patches on a baby's scalp. Cradle cap on dark skin Open pop-up dialog box Close. Cradle cap on dark skin Cradle cap appears as patchy scaling or thick crusts on the scalp and greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales.
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