Seborrhoeic dermatitis in babies is a type of skin inflammation which mainly affects the scalp and face. Cradle cap affects many newborns, typically starting between the ages of 2 and 6 weeks. It is most common in babies under 1 year of age, though it can sometimes persist beyond the first year.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/skin-conditions/seborrhoeic-dermatitis-leaflet/seborrhoeic-dermatitis-in-babies-cradle-cap