Cradle cap
Overview
Cradle cap is a harmless skin condition that's common in babies. It usually goes away on its own within a few months, but there are things you can try to make it better.
Symptoms
The main symptom of cradle cap is patches of greasy, scaly skin. It's usually found on the scalp and face, but sometimes affects the nappy area and areas where the skin creases. It can look like: patches of white or yellow greasy scales on the scalp and face that form a crust which might flake offsmall, dry flakes of skin on the nappy area The scales look similar on all skin tones. But the skin under and around the scales may look pink or red if your baby has white skin, or lighter or darker than the surrounding skin if your baby has brown or black skin. It is not itchy or painful and does not bother your baby. The cause of cradle cap is not clear, but it cannot be caught from other babies.