cradle cap

If your newborn has developed red patches or white or yellow scales on his scalp, don't worry. It's most likely cradle cap, a noninfectious skin condition that generally disappears within a few months. Usually, it's not itchy or…

Cradle cap, or infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a form of dandruff that sometimes plagues newborns. Although cradle cap is not harmful to your baby, it can leave behind scales and crusty patches that appear either white or yellow in…