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Cradle Cap

Cradle Cap: Introduction

A scalp condition that commonly affects babies. The scalp develops greasy, yellow, scaly patches. It is not known why the condition occurs but it is neither harmful nor distressing to the baby. The condition is not a result of poor hygiene. ...more »

Symptoms of Cradle Cap

• Scalp rash
• Yellowish scalp scales
• Yellow scaly crusts on the scalp
• Body rashes
• Eyebrow rash
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 8 symptoms of Cradle Cap

Treatments for Cradle Cap

• Washing with soap and water
• Scraping off scales with brush or comb after washing
• Soaking overnight in baby oil - somewhat unclear; some sources recommend against using baby oil.
• Wash off the scales after soaking overnight
• Topical corticosteroids
• more treatments...»

See full list of 7 treatments for Cradle Cap

Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Cradle Cap?

• Misdiagnosis of Cradle Cap
• Hidden causes of Cradle Cap (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

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Cradle Cap: Deaths

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Alternative Treatments for Cradle Cap

Alternative treatments or home remedies that have been listed in various sources as possibly beneficial for Cradle Cap may include:

• Shampoo frequently
• Thyme tea rinse
• Shampoo for extended time
• Scalp massage
• more treatments »

Causes of Cradle Cap

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More information about causes of Cradle Cap:

• Cradle Cap as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Cradle Cap

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Cradle Cap:

• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Diaper rash
• Malassezia furfur
• Tinea capitis
• Scabies
• more related diseases...»

Misdiagnosis and Cradle Cap

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Cradle Cap: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Baby & Newborn Health Specialists:
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Child Health Specialists (Pediatrics):
  • Pediatrics (Child Health Specialist)
  • Adolescent Medicine (Teen Health)
  • Pediatric / Adolescent Psychiatry (Child/Teen Mental Health)
  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (Child Allergies / Immune Diseases)
  • Pediatric Cardiology (Child Heart Specialists)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental Health)
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Pediatric Developmental Behavioral Health (Child Behavior)
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology (Child Hormones)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Cradle Cap

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Cradle Cap:

• Child Health (Pediatrics) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Cradle Cap, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Cradle Cap

Medical research articles related to Cradle Cap include:

• Olive oil treatment for cradle cap - can it worsen the condition?
• Newborn Skin: Part I. Common Rashes
• Dermatitis Seborrheic
• Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
• Dermatitis Seborrheic (child)
• Pediatrics, Diaper Rash (Treatment)
• more research...»

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Cradle Cap: Animations

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Prognosis for Cradle Cap

Prognosis for Cradle Cap: Not usually harmful. Cases usually respond to simple treatments.

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Research about Cradle Cap

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Cradle Cap: Broader Related Topics

• Ear conditions
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• Eyebrow conditions
• Infant health conditions
• Head conditions
• more types...»

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Definitions of Cradle Cap:

A dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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