A condition common in babies in which thick, yellow scales occur in patches over the scalp. It is a form of seborrhoeic dermatitis,. which may also occur on the face, neck, behind the ears, and in the nappy area. Cradle cap is harmless as long as the skin does not become infected. The condition can be treated by daily use of a simple shampoo. Alternatively, warm olive oil or arachis oil may be rubbed into the baby’s scalp and left on overnight in order to loosen and soften the scales, which can be washed off the following day. A mild ointment that contains an antibiotic drug and a corticosteroid drug may be prescribed if the skin becomes inflamed.
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