Research Notes on Cradle Cap
Cradle Cap (infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis, also known as crusta lactea, milk crust, honeycomb disease) is a yellowish, patchy, greasy, scaly and crusty skin rash that occurs on the scalp of recently born babies. It is usually not itchy, and does not bother the baby. ...read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Cradle cap most commonly begins in the first three months.
- The rash is often prominent around the ear, the eyebrows or the eyelids.
- Common treatment for cradle cap of the scalp, is applying either vegetable or mineral oil liberally to the scalp and letting it soak overnight. The softened scales can be brushed away with a soft brush, comb or cloth.
5 Great Resources on Cradle Cap
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Cradle Cap
- eMedicine: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Cradle Cap)
- Mayo Clinic: Cradle Cap
- BabyCenter: Cradle Cap
- Wikipedia: Cradle Cap
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5 Latest Headlines on Cradle Cap
What is Cradle Cap?
- MedicineNet: Definition of Cradle Cap
- FamilyDoctor: What is Seborrheic Dermatitis
- BabyCenter: What is Cradle Cap?
- Stedman's Dictionary (via WebMD): Cradle Cap Defintion
What Are The Symptoms of Cradle Cap?
- Wikipedia: Cradle Cap Image
- CureResearch: Symptoms of Cradle Cap
- Wrong Diagnosis: Symptoms of Cradle Cap
- A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Seborrheic Dermatitis Symptoms
- DrGreene: Cradle Cap: What are the Symptoms?
What Are The Causes of Cradle Cap?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): What Causes Cradle Cap?
- BabyCenter: What Causes Cradle Cap?
- University of Michigan Health System: What is the Cause?
- Wikipedia: Cradle Cap Causes
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Cradle Cap?
- MedicineNet: Treating Cradle Cap
- CureResearch: Treatments for Cradle Cap
- BabyCenter: How Should I Treat My Baby's Flaky Scalp?
- Children's Hospital of Wisconsin: Treatment for Cradle Cap
- University of Maryland Medical Center: Cradle Cap Treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Cradle Cap?
- HealthWorld Online: Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
- HealthNotes (via eVitamins): Dietary Changes, Nutritional Supplements and Herbs for Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Alive: Cradle Cap: Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, and Herbs for Cradle Cap
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Cradle Cap
- Yahoo Answers: Cradle Cap
- Carissa's Blog: Bye Bye Cradle Cap
- Mother and Child: Cradle Cap
Foundations and Support Groups on Cradle Cap
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Cradle Cap Support
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Cradle Cap
- iVillage: Cradle Cap
- ArizonaMoms: Cradle Cap
- DesMoines Moms: Cradle Cap
- JustMommies Forum: Does Your Baby Have Cradle Cap?
- AskaMum: Remedy's on Cradle Cap?
- Berkeley Parents Network: Cradle Cap
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Cradle Cap
- Google Scholar: Cradle Cap
- Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Cradle Cap
- PubMed Central: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Clinical Trials on Cradle Cap
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Seborrheic Dermatitis
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