cradle cap
Infant scalp condition
Cradle cap is a common skin condition in infants, appearing as thick, yellowish, scaly patches on the scalp.
It's harmless and usually clears up on its own within months.
The scales can be loosened with oil and gentle brushing.
Adults get a similar condition called seborrheic dermatitis.
Skin covering skull
- fontanelleInfant cranial membrane gap
- headUppermost body part
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
- hair folliclesSkin cavities producing strands
Yielding-bristle grooming tool
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
- mineral oilColorless petroleum-derived liquid
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
moisturizer · antifungal shampoo · ketoconazole · hydrocortisone · medicated shampoo · petroleum jelly · fine-toothed comb
Hardened outer surfaces
- flakinessTendency to shed layers
- scalinessHaving overlapping plates
- plaquesCommemorative mounted inscriptions
- oilinessSlick, fatty texture
greasiness · patches · redness · discoloration · rough texture
Cleaning with liquid
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- massagingTherapeutic manual manipulation
- softeningBecoming less firm
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
pediatrician · dermatologist · home remedy · patience · observation · well-baby visit
Any skin abnormality
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- self-limitingAutomatically constraining its scope
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
- harmlessCausing no injury
temporary · recurring · mild · persistent · chronic · resolving
scalp
Skin covering skull
- fontanelleInfant cranial membrane gap
- headUppermost body part
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
sebum
Natural skin lubricant
- yeastFermenting fungus
- oil productionHarvesting crude from reservoirs
soft brush
Yielding-bristle grooming tool
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- coconut oilFat from palm fruit
- mineral oilColorless petroleum-derived liquid
emollient · moisturizer · antifungal shampoo · ketoconazole · hydrocortisone · medicated shampoo · petroleum jelly · fine-toothed comb
crusts
Hardened outer surfaces
- flakinessTendency to shed layers
- scalinessHaving overlapping plates
- plaquesCommemorative mounted inscriptions
oiliness · greasiness · patches · redness · discoloration · rough texture
washing
Cleaning with liquid
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
- massagingTherapeutic manual manipulation
- softeningBecoming less firm
bathing · pediatrician · dermatologist · home remedy · patience · observation · well-baby visit
dermatosis
Any skin abnormality
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- self-limitingAutomatically constraining its scope
- commonWidespread and unremarkable
harmless · temporary · recurring · mild · persistent · chronic · resolving
- babycarebaby bottles, diapers, pacifiers, cribs, strollers
- infant carepediatrician, checkups, immunizations, vaccinations, breastfeeding
- childhood ailmentschickenpox, measles, mumps, croup, ear infection
- childhood illnesseschickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough
- baby traitsbaby fat, baby teeth, chubby cheeks, big eyes, button nose
- scalp problemsdandruff, itchy scalp, oily scalp, flaky scalp, head lice