Q1. What is cradle cap?

A1. Cradle cap or to give it it’s medical name ‘infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis’ is a skin condition which affects babies. It is a temporary condition which is harmless and in most cases, settles down over time.

Cradle cap usually develops at the age of three months and clears up once the baby is one or two years old.

It takes the form of a scaly rash which appears on the baby’s scalp.

Find out more in our what is cradle cap? section.

FAQS Index : A guide to Cradle Cap

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Cradle Cap FAQs

1. What is cradle cap?
2. Does it only affect babies?
3. What are the signs of cradle cap?
4. Is cradle cap contagious?
5. What causes cradle cap?

6. What is the difference between cradle cap and seborrhoeic dermatitis?
7. How do I treat cradle cap?
8. Can I use tea tree oil to treat my baby’s cradle cap?
9. Does what I eat whilst breastfeeding increase the risk of cradle cap?
10. Are there any complications with cradle cap?

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