In adults, cradle cap is more commonly referred to as seborrheic ... and by avoiding things that trigger a flare-up. More severe cases might require prescription medications.

Unlike seborrheic dermatitis in adults, cradle cap typically doesn’t itch ... the sebaceous glands to become over active. In some severe cases an infant’s scalp becomes really scaly and ...

Local steroid cream application may help to clear up the inflammation if present. Very severe cradle cap also warrants treatment.

Cradle cap, as the name implies, happens to young babies (although in severe cases it may continue up to the age of three) and starts on the head. When a baby’s head sweats, her skin produces more ...

It’s the same thing that causes dandruff in adults. It’s difficult to prevent cradle cap, as pediatricians aren ... If your baby develops severe symptoms, seek medical help right away.

When this condition develops in adults or older ... Usually, cradle cap resolves with home care — often by the time the baby is 6–12 months old. However, more severe cases may require medical ...

Mild cradle cap does not usually require any treatment. The baby may need to see a doctor if the condition is severe or making them uncomfortable. Yeast infections can sometimes develop on the ...

Symptoms include greasy, yellowish, crusty scales on the scalp. Cradle cap usually disappears by itself but treatments are generally aimed at softening the crust so that it can be removed more easily.

One common condition, according to paediatrician Dr Anona Griffith, is infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis, otherwise called “cradle cap ... not itchy except in severe cases, not caused ...