Cradle Cap

Question 1

Cradle cap

Answer 1

Seborrheic dermatitis on scalp

First 6 months of age, cause not clear
- Suggestive cause - overactive sebaceous glands - secrete excess amount of sebu,

Question 2

Treatment

Answer 2

Lightly massage an emollient on baby’s scalp to loosen the scales

Gently brush your baby’s scalp with a soft brush and then wash it with baby shampoo
- can help remove any build up of plaque

Question 3

Symptoms

Answer 3

Yellow/brown, greasy scaly lesions on scalp

Question 4

Red flags

Answer 4

Secondary bacterial infection