Health Tip: When to See a Doctor for Cradle Cap

Cradle cap, medically called infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is a relatively harmless condition that leads to rough and scaly skin patches on a newborn’s scalp.

The condition isn’t contagious and typically goes away without treatment. The website kidsHealth.org suggests visiting a doctor if:

You are treating cradle cap for the first time.
Your child has the condition in places where there is no hair.
You aren’t seeing results from home treatments.
The rash gets worse or covers large parts of the body.
The rash is causing hair loss or becomes itchy.
Affected skin becomes red, starts to drain fluid or feels warm, all of which could be signs of infection.
Your child has a weakened immune system.

Source: HealthDay