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cra·dle cap
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cradle capnoun
a dermatitis of the scalp that is common in infants
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cradle capnoun
A form of seborrheic dermatitis that occurs on the scalp of infants
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Cradle cap
Cradle cap or cradle hat causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby's scalp. The condition is not painful or itchy, but it can cause thick white or yellow scales that are not easy to remove. Cradle cap most commonly begins sometime in the first three months but can occur in later years. Similar symptoms in older children are more likely to be dandruff than cradle cap. The rash is often prominent around the ear, the eyebrows or the eyelids. It may appear in other locations as well, where it is called infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis. Cradle cap is just a special—and more benign—case of this condition. The exact cause of cradle cap is not known. Cradle cap is not spread from person to person (contagious). It is also not caused by poor hygiene. It is not an allergy, and it is not dangerous. Cradle cap often lasts a few months. In some children, the condition can last until age 2 or 3.
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cradle cap
Cradle cap is a common, harmless skin condition in infants that appears as a yellowish, greasy, crusty or flaky scalp rash. Also known as seborrheic dermatitis, it typically develops within the first few weeks or months of a baby's life and usually resolves on its own within the first year.
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Cradle cap
Cradle cap 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. Cradle cap most commonly begins sometime in the first 3 months. Similar symptoms in older children are more likely to be dandruff than cradle cap. The rash is often prominent around the ear, the eyebrows or the eyelids. It may appear in other locations as well, where it is called seborrhoeic dermatitis rather than cradle cap. Some countries use the term pityriasis capitis for cradle cap. It is extremely common, with about half of all babies affected. Most of them have a mild version of the disorder. Severe cradle cap is rare.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cradle cap in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cradle cap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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- arpDanish
- MilchschorfGerman
- tapa de cunaSpanish
- maitorupiFinnish
- casquette de berceauFrench
- caipín cliabháinIrish
- Cradle capIndonesian
- crosta latteaItalian
- pātitoMāori
- tampão de berçoPortuguese
- люлькаRussian
- d యల టోపీTelugu
- cái nôi capVietnamese
- 乳痂Chinese
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