Cradle cap

Cradle cap is a common and harmless skin condition seen in infants. It typically resolves itself within a few months, but there are methods you can use to help improve it. The primary sign of cradle cap is the appearance of greasy, scaly patches on the skin. These patches are most often located on the scalp and face, but they can also occur in the nappy area and in the folds of the skin. The scales tend to look similar across all skin tones; however, the skin beneath and around the scales may appear pink or red in babies with white skin, while it may appear lighter or darker compared to the surrounding skin in those with brown or black skin.