Cradle cap, also called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, occurs in infants, usually within a few months of birth and normally disappears a few months later. It causes scaly, white or yellow patches which begin on the scalp and can also appear behind the ears, in the armpits or on the face. It can look oily or be dry and flaky. Cradle cap usually doesn’t cause any discomfort, itch or pain and looks much worse than it is.

Causes

Scientists don’t know the exact cause but there are several...