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Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants (for Parents)
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
en español Costra láctea (dermatitis seborreica) en los bebés
What Is Cradle Cap?
Cradle cap is the common term for seborrheic dermatitis (seb-eh-REE-ik dur-muh-TYE-tis) of the scalp in infants.
Seborrheic dermatitis, also called seborrhea (seb-eh-REE-uh), can show up:
- on the forehead and face
- behind the ears
- in the diaper area, armpits, and other skin folds and creases
What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)?
Babies can develop seborrheic dermatitis when they're between 2 weeks and 12 months old. It usually starts with cradle cap. A baby with cradle cap will have slightly red scaly or crusty yellow patches on the scalp. It may also start on the face or diaper area and spread to other parts of the body.
Seborrhea looks:
- red and moist in skin creases and folds (like the neck and behind the ears)
- yellowish with greasy patches or crusts
- scaly or flaky
Seborrheic dermatitis might look uncomfortable or irritating to the skin. But it usually isn't itchy and doesn't seem to bother infants.
What Causes Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)?
The exact cause of cradle cap isn't known. It's likely due to a combination of things. Too much skin oil (sebum) in the oil glands and hair follicles and a type of yeast found on the skin called Malassezia may play roles in the development of seborrheic dermatitis.
How Is Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) Diagnosed?
Health care professionals can diagnose cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis by the way the skin looks and where the rash is. Babies with seborrheic dermatitis are usually well and the condition should get better on its own or with treatment.
How Is Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) Treated?
Cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis in infants usually clears up on its own in weeks or months. In the meantime, you may want to loosen and remove the scales on your baby's scalp:
- Wash your baby's hair once a day with mild, tear-free baby shampoo.
- Gently remove scales with a soft brush or toothbrush.
- If the scales don't loosen easily, apply a small amount of mineral oil or petroleum jelly to your baby's scalp. Let the oil to soak into the scales for a few minutes to several hours, if needed. Then use a soft brush or toothbrush to remove scales. Shampoo your baby's hair as usual.
If regular shampooing doesn't help, your doctor may recommend a mild steroid cream or antifungal shampoo.
For seborrhea on other parts of the body, your doctor may recommend a mild steroid or antifungal cream.
Do not use over-the-counter steroid or antifungal creams or anti-seborrhea shampoos without checking first with the doctor.
What Else Should I Know?
Sometimes seborrheic dermatitis in the diaper area or skin folds can get infected. Talk to your doctor if the rash gets worse or there are any signs of infection (the skin looks red, starts to drain fluid, or feels warm).
Cradle cap and seborrheic dermatitis in infants usually get better by 12 months of age.
Seborrhea may come back around puberty as dandruff.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: February 2019
Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Seborrheic dermatitis (sebb oh REE ik der mah TY tis) is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be on the:
- Face
- Sides of the nose
- Eyebrows
- Ears
- Eyelids
It can appear in body folds and creases as bright red and shiny, including:
- Under the arms
- Elbow crease
- Behind the knees
- Neck folds
- Groin folds
Seborrheic dermatitis is often called cradle cap because it is common in infants.
Cradle cap in infants usually improves between 8 and 12 months of age. It does not spread to others and probably does not bother your baby.
It also can happen during adolescence, which is called dandruff.
Signs and Symptoms
Common signs of seborrheic dermatitis include:
- Patches of scaly skin or crusts on the scalp
- Greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales
- Skin flakes or dandruff
- Mild to moderate redness.
Causes
Seborrheic dermatitis is the result of an overgrowth of yeast on the skin. This combines with excess oil production and leads to redness and irritation on the skin. That causes the scaling and itching.
In infancy, this is often a result of the mother’s hormones in pregnancy or through breastfeeding. In adolescence, the hormones of puberty can lead to this condition.
Treatment
Treatments may include:
- Topical (on the skin) steroids
- Anti-fungal creams
- Medicated shampoos
Medicated shampoo should be used on the scalp and problem areas.
It is left on for 5 to 10 minutes then washed out.
Cradle cap in infants usually clears on its own within a few months. During that time wash your baby’s hair or scalp once a day with mild baby shampoo. Home remedies listed below can help you control cradle cap.
- Gently rub your baby’s scalp with your fingers or a washcloth to loosen the crust.
- Wash his or her hair once a day with mild baby shampoo.
- If the patches do not loosen easily, rub petroleum jelly or a few drops of mineral oil on the scalp. Let it soak into the patches for a few minutes. Brush with a soft-bristled brush and shampoo the hair to get out the oil. If you leave the oil in your baby’s hair, the cradle cap may get worse.
- Once the scaly patches are gone, wash his hair every few days to prevent scaly buildup.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your child’s doctor if:
- The cradle cap does not go away after treating it at home
- The patches spread to your baby’s face or body
Other Information
- This condition may come and go in children.
Use the medications when the rash is present. - Sometimes the medicated shampoo is used weekly to prevent flaring. Ask your child’s doctor if this treatment should be continued after the rash is gone.
Sebhorrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap) (PDF)
HH-I-323 2/11 Revised 05/16 Copyright 2011 Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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