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Cradle cap
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Cradle cap is an oily, yellow scaling or crusting on a baby's scalp. It is caused by a buildup of sticky skin oils, scales, and sloughed skin cells. Cradle cap is common in babies and is easily treated.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: December 11, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine | |
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